Eight: Hospital Quarter Master Sergeant K. Mackenzie, Royal Marines

1914-15 Star (PO. 16742. Pte. K. Mackenzie, R.M.L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (PO. 16742 Cpl. K. Mackenzie R.M.L.I.); Victory Medal 1914-19, erased; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (Ch. 23575 K. Mackenzie. Hosp. St. Sgt. R.M.); Imperial Service Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (Kenneth Mackenzie), generally nearly very fine or better (8) £100-140

Kenneth Mackenzie was born in Portsmouth, in December 1895. He attested for the Royal Marines at Gosport, in January 1913. He served with H.M.S. Glory (battleship) July 1914 - April 1916 (during which time she was employed off the Dardenelles), and H.M.S. Birmingham (light cruiser) April 1917 - April 1918. He advanced to Corporal in January 1918, and to Hospital Staff Sergeant in March 1927.

Mackenzie was promoted Hospital Quarter Master Sergeant, Chatham, in July 1931 (awarded L.S. & G.C. 17 February 1929). He was discharged 19 December 1934, after 21 years service. He was mobilised 28 September 1938, and served during the Second War.

Sold with the following original documents: Great War and Second Parchment Certificates of Service; Certificate of Discharge, dated 19 December 1934; named enclosure for Imperial Service Medal; two portrait photographs of recipient in uniform and R.A.C. Driver’s Certificate, dated 14 December 1934.