MCKENZIE James McPherson 2/Lt

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Surname: MCKENZIE;

Forename(s): James McPherson;

Initials: JM;

Rank: 2/Lt;

Previous Number: 104409;

Previous Regiment: MGC;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 33 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in chrage of forward guns. Under heavy machine gun and rifle fire he fought his guns with splendid judgement, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Subsequently, while withdrawing his guns he was wounded, but continued to skilfully resist the enemy's advance and cause them heavy losses.;

Other Data: to Commsn MGC 27/7/1917 and sent to Clipstone Camp
Meteren- Neuve Eglise
Section Officer "A" Coy
MC noted in war diary 29/5/1918
wounded 21/9/1918 - war diary;

Other Notes: MC: LG 16/9/1918;

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