John Mackenzie (VC)

John Mackenzie
Born(1871-11-22)22 November 1871
Contin, Ross-shire, Scotland
Died17 May 1915(1915-05-17) (aged 43)
Festubert, France
Buried
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
Years of service1887 – 1915
RankMajor
Unit
Commands2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment
Battles / wars
Awards

Major John Mackenzie, VC, DCM (22 November 1871 – 17 May 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.