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18 - RECORDS OF THE MEN OF LOCHBROOM

1915

8657. PTE JOHN MACKENZIE, 10th H.L.I.

Aged 30

Son of Mr. John Mackenzie, Scoraig.

“Before the War Pte. John Mackenzie was employed at the British Aluminium Works, Kinlochleven, for nine years. A young man of sterling worth he started at the bottom of the ladder, and in a short space of time was appointed a Foreman in the works, a position of trust which he filled with satisfaction to his employers.”

Had four brothers serving -

• Sergt. Finlay Mackenzie, 9th Seaforths.
• Corpl. James Mackenzie, M.T., A.S.C.
• Pte. Duncan Mackenzie, 9th Seaforths.
• Pte. Peter Mackenzie, Lovat Scouts.

His father also served as Coast Watcher throughout the War.

“Low in our breast Hope’s flickering taper burns,

While heark’ning for the step that ne’er returns;

Yet in the morning though the dawn comes late,

We’ll cross the ford to where our loved ones wait,”

Lachlan M’Lean Watt.

Official record (CWGC)
Cemetery / Memorial: Loos Memorial, France
Grave: Panel 108 to 112
Location and Map (CWGC)
Local Memorial: Dundonnell.

Official records state his date of death as being the 28th of October 1914 (not 26th as stated above).

The connection with the Parish today is not known.

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