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William McKenzie
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment:
- Service no: 5018 TS
- Rank: Trimmer
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: H.M. Trawler John High
- Unit/Ship: Royal Naval Reserve
- Place of Death: Lost at Sea
- Age at Death: 20
- Date of Death: 07.08.1916
- Burial Country:
- Cemetery: Portsmouth Naval Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 23
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 24.04.1896
- Place of Birth: Elgin
- Address: 6 Thorter Row, Dundee
- Occupation:
- Mother:
Margaret McKenzie, 6 Thorter Row, Dundee
- Father:
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- Spouse:
- Children:
More about William McKenzie
William has no known grave but is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. He was aboard H.M. Trawler “John High” which struck a mine and sank 07.08.1916 in the White Sea, Russia, with the loss of 14 crew.
Information supplied by Gary Thomson
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