| Regimental number | 4882 |
| Place of birth | Kerang Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Bridge carpenter |
| Address | Campsie, Kerang, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr A McKenzie, Campsie, Kerang, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Anzac Provost Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Courage, skill and coolness under heavy shell fire while on traffic duty near Ypres, 20 September 1917; also for attentions to wounded.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 20th and morning of the 21st September 1917 Trooper McKENZIE showed great courage, skill and coolness under heavy shell fire whilst on traffic duty near YPRES. By his efforts the passage of the Infantry to the front line was greatly facilitated, he also assisted in directing the wounded, and doing stretcher bearer's work and was instrumental in helping munitions and food to be brought up to the men in the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: [613] Lt Duncan McKENZIE, 38th Bn, killed in action, 13 October 1917; 6357 Pte John Sinclair McKENZIE, 24th Bn, returned to Australia, 21 July 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
