John Mackenzie (VC)

John Mackenzie
John Mackenzie
Born	22 November 1871; Contin, Ross-shire, Scotland
Died	17 May 1915 (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.

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