John Mackenzie | |
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Born | Contin, Ross-shire, Scotland | 22 November 1871
Died | 17 May 1915 Festubert, France | (aged 43)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1887 – 1915 |
Rank | Major |
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Commands | 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment |
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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.