Lance Sergeant

Dudley McKenzie

MM

Awards

Conflict: 
WW1
Additional Information: 

Son of William and Catherine Mckenzie, of Waimatuku, Southland. Born at Wairio, Southland. Served on the Western Front, 1917-18.

References:
  • CWGC
  • Archives New Zealand
NZ WAR GRAVES

Biographical Notes:

 "A returned soldier, named Dudley McKenzie, a Military Medallist, was drowned at Rona Bay on Saturday afternoon. McKenzie was not a swimmer, and got into difficulties in a strong under-current. His companion, Harrison, managed to reach McKenzie, but, being only a moderate swimmer , was unable to hold. him. Ernest Hunt also made a strong attempt at rescue, but became exhausted. Harrison was floating away with the tide, but was fortunately rescued by a passing rowing boat. McKenzie' s body was recovered, on Saturday, night, two miles from the scene of the accident." [Colonist, Volume LXI, Issue 14990, 11 February 1919, Page 5]

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Casualty

Service Number: 
32879
Name:
Dudley McKenzie
Rank: 
Lance Sergeant
Date of Birth:
Not known
Place of Birth: 
Wairio, Southland, New Zealand
Next of Kin: 
Mrs Catherine McKenzie (mother), Te Tua, Southland, New Zealand
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer
Unit:
New Zealand Rifle Brigade

Casualty Details

Cause of Death:
Accidental death
Date of Death:
08 February 1919
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death: 
24
Conflict: 
WW1

Embarkation Details

Embarkation Body:
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Place:
Wellington, New Zealand
Embarkment Date:
15 November 1916
Transport:

HMNZT 68
HMNZT 69
Vessel:
Maunganui or Tahiti
Destination:
Plymouth or Devonport, England

Text in italics supplied by Cenotaph Online, Auckland War Memorial Museum

Cemetery

Cemetery Location: 
New Zealand
Dudley McKenzie
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