Kenneth Mackay (Australian politician)
Major-General James Alexander Kenneth Mackay, CB, OBE, VD (5 June 1859 – 16 November 1935), usually known as Kenneth Mackay, was an Australian soldier and politician.
Major General Kenneth Mackay CB, OBE, VD | |
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In The Sketch, 11 July 1900 | |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
| In office 18 October 1899 – 22 April 1934 | |
| Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Boorowa | |
| In office 24 July 1895 – 15 September 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Slattery |
| Succeeded by | Niels Nielsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1859 Wallendbeen, New South Wales |
| Died | 16 November 1935 (aged 76) Cootamundra, New South Wales |
| Political party | Protectionist Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | New South Wales Military Forces (1885–01) Citizens Military Force (1901–20) |
| Years of service | 1885–1920 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands | 1st Light Horse Brigade (1912–14) New South Wales Imperial Bushmen (1900) 1st Australian Horse (1897–00) West Camden Light Horse (1885–86) |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches Volunteer Officers' Decoration |
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