William John MacKenzie

William John MacKenzie
William John MacKenzie, 1918
Born9 January 1894
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
DiedUnknown
Allegiance United States
Service / branchRoyal Air Force (United Kingdom)
Years of serviceca 1917-1919
RankCaptain
UnitRoyal Air Force
Battles / wars World War I
AwardsDistinguished 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.