James Hervey McKENZIE

Regimental number23/977
AddressMasterton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Alexander McKenzie, 32 Wrigley Street, Masterton
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has taken part in every action in which the Battalion has fought. At Gravenstafel on the 4th October 1917 after all the Officers but one of his Company were out of action he did most valuable work and showed qualities of a very high order.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 June 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB