William John MacKenzie | |
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Born | 9 January 1894 Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
Died | Unknown |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) |
Years of service | ca 1917-1919 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Royal Air Force |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross, Belgian Croix de Guerre |
Captain William John MacKenzie was an American flying ace who served with British naval aviation during World War I. He was one of the combatants in Manfred von Richthofen's last fight, being wounded in action. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Croix de Guerre for his valor. He survived the war and was discharged in 1919. His history after 1942 is unknown.