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We remember John Mckenzie
We remember John Mckenzie
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Alexandrina Aka Alexina Mckenzie
Source:9061645
12th February 1879
1879
sibling
Donaldina Aka Dolina Mackenzie
Source:9062990
12th February 1879
1885
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9061645
5th April 1891
1891
location
Udrigle House, North Gairloch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9061645
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9061744
31st March 1901
1901
location
5 Achgarve, North Gairloch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9061744
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9061769
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fisherman
Achgarve, North Gairloch
United Kingdom
Source:9061769
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Achgarve, North Gairloch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9061769
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9062147
19th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Wellington
New Zealand
Source:9062147
24th July 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
32212
Canterbury Infantry Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9062147
24th July 1916
1916
employment
Labourer
Wellington Farmers Meat Co
Wellington
New Zealand
Source:9062147
25th July 1916
1916
location
c/o Williamson, Maitai Road, Wellington
New Zealand
Source:9062147
25th July 1916
1917
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
32212
Canterbury Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9325068
25th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9062147
28th May 1917 - 28th December 1917
service
Private
Source:9062147
1917
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7977842
Source:9062147
28th December 1917
burial
Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. B. 11.
Source:7977842
sibling
Duncan Mckenzie
Source:9061645
sibling
Catherine Mckenzie
Source:9061645
sibling
Annabella Mackenzie
Source:9061645
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mckenzie |
| Source | 9061434 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Achgarve, North Gairloch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 5 Achgarve, North Gairloch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Udrigle House, North Gairloch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| c/o Williamson, Maitai Road, Wellington | New Zealand | known 25th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | |||||
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 32212 | Canterbury Infantry Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 32212 | Canterbury Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara McKenzie | mother | ||
| Alexander McKenzie | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan McKenzie | brother | ||
| Catherine McKenzie | sister | ||
| Annabella Mackenzie | sister | ||
| Alexandrina Aka Alexina McKenzie | sister | 12th February 1879 | |
| Donaldina Aka Dolina MacKenzie | sister | 12th February 1879 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue Grey | Dk Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-19 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Cloth patch for 3rd Battalion, Canterbury RegimentA cloth patch for 3rd Battalion which would be sewn on the back of the uniform jacket.
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John's gravestoneThe stone marking the grave of John McKenzie in the Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, in Zonnebeke.
Contributed by:
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John's RowThe Row where John is buried - the 11th stone in - at Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke.Contributed by:
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The New Zealand MemorialA view of the New Zealand Memorial and some of the graves in Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke.Contributed by:
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The Kia Tupato Troop ShipThe Troop Ship which carried the 19th Reinforcements from New Zealand to the UK in 1917Contributed by:
Ursula6166
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| 1891 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| 1901 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Alexander's second marriage | Ursula6166 | |
| 1911 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| John's Army Service Record | Ursula6166 | |
| Birth Certificate for John's sister, Alexandrina | Ursula6166 | |
| Birth Certificate for John's sister, Donaldina | Ursula6166 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth patch for 3rd Battalion, Canterbury Regiment | Ursula6166 | |
| John's gravestone | Ursula6166 | |
| John's Row | Ursula6166 | |
| The New Zealand Memorial | Ursula6166 | |
| The Kia Tupato Troop Ship | Ursula6166 |
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