Kenneth MACKENZIE

Regimental number33396
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Ann Mackenzie, Waipukurau Hawke's Bay
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 19 January 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. On the 24th August 1918 during operations near Grevillers this NCO, finding his platoon held up by machine gun fire made a daring personal reconnaissance in face of this fire as the result of which he was able to outflank the enemy nest of machine guns thus causing their retreat. He showed conspicuous leadership in handling his platoon.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 8

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