Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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Donald Mackenzie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: S/24316
- Rank: Piper
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
- Unit/Ship: 1st/4th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 41
- Date of Death: 05.04.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Denain Communal Cemetery
- Grave/Mem Ref no: A.41.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address: 7 Arklay St, Dundee
- Occupation: Clerk
- Mother:
- Father:
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
Mary Mackenzie, 7 Arklay St, Dundee
- Children:
More about Donald Mackenzie
This man is listed as McKenzie on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Donald MacKenzie S/24316 Seaforth Highlanders
Piper Donald Mackenzie, Seaforth Highlanders, whose wife resides at 7 Arklay Street, died from wounds while a prisoner of war in Germany. Deceased enlisted fully two years ago, and went to France in December last. He was taken prisoner on March 23, and the intimation Mrs Mackenzie has received is that her husband died in May. Piper Mackenzie, who was 41 years of age, was employed as a clerk with Messrs George Howe & Brother, merchants and manufacturers, 2 India Buildings.
Dundee Courier 10th September 1918
Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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