47492: John Mackenzie
John was a son of Donald Mackenzie and Barbara Smith, 19a Cromore.
John served in the Royal Navy as a Leading Seaman; his service number was JX199108. He was called up in June 1940 and trained at Lowestoft. He served on minesweepers and took part in a number of landings including the Anzio Beachhead and the Schelt Estuary where he was so severely shell shocked that he never fully recovered and died several years after the War.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Also Known As:
- Iain Dhomnaill Choinnich
- Gender:
- Male
- Brothers Keeper Reference:
- CEP 3688
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP
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John Mackenzie and Ann Mackenzie, 19a Cromore
John Mackenzie, 19a Cromore