Regimental number | 12/190 |
Address | Parnell, Auckland |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, Kenneth McKenzie, Mangarimu, Feilding |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During our offensive he did excellent work in establishing a post under heavy fire from shell and machine guns. He was twice driven out of his position before he finally consolidated it. He displayed the greatest courage.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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