Hugh McKenzie (VC)

Hugh McDonald McKenzie VC DCM (5 December 1885 – 30 October 1917) was a Canadian soldier who served during World War I. McKenzie was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

McKenzie received the award posthumously for his actions during an attack that took place during the Second Battle of Passchendaele in October 1917.

After his father died, the family moved to Dundee and McKenzie later found work with the Caledonian Railway Company.

[1] Serving initially as a private, McKenzie was promoted steadily through the ranks, reaching sergeant in September 1916 and becoming a company sergeant-major in early 1917.

[4][2] He was 31 years old, and a lieutenant when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC: Hugh McKenzie also received the French Croix de Guerre for his actions.

Centenary memorial at Our Lady and St Nicholas church, Liverpool, unveiled 30 October 2017