| Surname: | McKenzie |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/2226 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Rossshire. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 26/5/1916.
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Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30287 Page: 9615 Sept. 17, 1917) |
| Citation: | MFP. France. L/Cpl. MSM for gallantry, (with pension). Corps Order Book No. 22, page 129: Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.The Lieut-Gen commanding L of C Area, BED, 26/7/1917, Commends the particularly cool and courageous action of No. P/2226, L/Cpl A McKenzie, MFP who, on the 1st June 1917, when during a fire on board the "SS Eastgate" lying in Havre Docks, repeatedly went down into the hold of the ship and brought up cases of ammunition prior to the arrival of the Fire Brigade. L/Cpl McKenzie has been awarded the Meritorious Service medal for his Gallant conduct in this case. |
| Decoration: | Act of Courage (London Gazette: 30287 Page: 9615 Sept. 17, 1917) |
| Citation: | Corps Order Book No. 22, page 129: Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.The Lieut-Gen commanding L of C Area, BED, 26/7/1917, Commends the particularly cool and courageous action of No. P/2226, L/Cpl A McKenzie, MFP who, on the 1st June 1917, when during a fire on board the "SS Eastgate" lying in Havre Docks, repeatedly went down into the hold of the ship and brought up cases of ammunition prior to the arrival of the Fire Brigade. L/Cpl McKenzie has been awarded the Meritorious Service medal for his Gallant conduct in this case. |
