Kenneth John MACKENZIE

Regimental number7/1119
AddressGeraldine
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, W Mackenzie, Staver Geraldine
Rank on embarkationQuartermaster Sergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tahiti on 13 June 1915
Final rankLieutenant
Final unit2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For continuous good work and devotion to duty. During the advances made by this Battalion in September, October, and November, the work of delivering rations and supplies to the troops in the line, was very difficult. The roads and bridges were destroyed and any possible routes were subject to shelling by the enemy. Lieut MacKenzie, who is Quartermaster to this Battalion, succeeded with unfailing regularity in delivering rations, always personally reporting to the Headquarters. When the Battalion came out for a rest he had everything possible done to make the men comfortable the moment they arrived in billets. His organisation and the way he worked for the welfare of the unit merits the highest praise.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Fifth