John Mackenzie (VC)

John Mackenzie
Born	(1871-11-22)22 November 1871 Contin, Ross-shire, Scotland
Died	17 May 1915(1915-05-17) (aged 43) Festubert, France
Buried	Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Major
Unit	Seaforth Highlanders Black Watch (29 Nov 1900 – 1904) Royal Scots (1904) Northern Nigeria Regiment
Commands held	2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment
Battles/wars	Chitral Expedition Third Ashanti Expedition Aro Expedition Kano-Sokoto Expedition World War I †
Awards	Victoria Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal

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.