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We remember Leslie Mckenzie
We remember Leslie Mckenzie
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
education
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9391102
1911
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
8th Battalion
Source:9391102
1st January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2825699
May 1915
education
Gordon's College
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Source:9391102
service
British Army
Lieutenant
9th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:7248436
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:7248436
service
British Army
Gordon Highlanders
4th Battalion
Source:9391102
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounded at Arras so severely that he died at Camieres.
Camieres
France
Source:7248436
Source:9391102
2nd April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7248436
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leslie |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Mckenzie |
| Source | 2825699 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9th Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 4th Battalion | |||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 8th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annabella | mother | ||
| Alexander McKenzie | father |
Media
Media
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group photo with Leslie McKenzieThis is a photo with Lieutenant Leslie McKenzie sitting front row left hand side. He was in the 9th Battalion Black Watch Royal Highlanders A Company when he died from his wounds received in battle. This may be the last photo ever taken of him before he died. Captain Tommy Byers was also in the 9th Battalion Black Watch when he collected and took photos of his fellow soldiers during the war.
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Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 1Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where Leslie McKenzie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 2Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where Leslie McKenzie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 3Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where Leslie McKenzie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 4Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France where Leslie McKenzie is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap BadgeRoyal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Leslie McKenzie.Contributed by:
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Leslie McKenzieLeslie McKenzie from the publication Aberdeen University Roll of Service.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Leslie McKenzie.Contributed by:
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British War MedalBritish War Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Leslie McKenzie.Contributed by:
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Victory MedalVictory Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Leslie McKenzie.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
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Gordon Highlanders - 8th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 8th Battalion
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Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, FranceMore about Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France
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Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 9th BattalionMore about Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) - 9th Battalion
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Gordon Highlanders - 4th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 4th Battalion
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The Tommy Byers Photo CollectionMore about The Tommy Byers Photo Collection
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen University Roll of Service | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| group photo with Leslie McKenzie | Dave18917 | |
| Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Leslie McKenzie | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| British War Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Victory Medal | Vincent96527 |
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