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Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 October, 1910.<ref>Mackenzie Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/248|}} f. 252.</ref> | Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of {{LCommRN}} on 1 October, 1910.<ref>Mackenzie Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/248|}} f. 252.</ref> | ||
Mackenzie was appointed in command of the {{UK-Bulldog|f=t}} on 21 November, 1911.{{NLJan15|p. 287}} | Mackenzie was appointed in command of the {{UK-Bulldog|f=t}} on 21 November, 1911.{{NLJan15|p. 287}} An inspection in July of 1912 revealed that the ship's wine bill was excessive and that the men were "untidily dressed & slow."<ref>Mackenzie Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/248|}} f. 252.</ref> | ||
==Great War== | |||
Mackenzie was mentioned in despatches for services in connection to the evacuation of Gallipoli, gazetted on on 14 March, 1916. When ''Bulldog'' struck a mine on 16 April, and a Court of Enquiry faulted Mackenzie for not having fixed his last position the day before, but credited him for the coolness with which he dealt with the catastrophe. The Vice-Admiral personally suggested that no disciplinary action result, owing to his high esteem for Mackenzie.<ref>Mackenzie Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/248|}} f. 252.</ref> | |||
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1916.<ref>Mackenzie Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/248|}} f. 252.</ref> | Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of {{CommRN}} on 31 December, 1916.<ref>Mackenzie Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 196/45/248|}} f. 252.</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 6 June 2016
Captain William Bowen Mackenzie, Royal Navy, Retired (4 May, 1880 – 15 February, 1930) was an officer in the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Mackenzie was born at 21 Sunderland Terrace in London.
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 October, 1902.[1]
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 October, 1910.[2]
Mackenzie was appointed in command of the destroyer Bulldog on 21 November, 1911.[3] An inspection in July of 1912 revealed that the ship's wine bill was excessive and that the men were "untidily dressed & slow."[4]
Great War
Mackenzie was mentioned in despatches for services in connection to the evacuation of Gallipoli, gazetted on on 14 March, 1916. When Bulldog struck a mine on 16 April, and a Court of Enquiry faulted Mackenzie for not having fixed his last position the day before, but credited him for the coolness with which he dealt with the catastrophe. The Vice-Admiral personally suggested that no disciplinary action result, owing to his high esteem for Mackenzie.[5]
Mackenzie was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1916.[6]
Mackenzie was appointed in command of the destroyer Acorn on 20 July, 1918.[7]
Post-War
Mackenzie was placed on the Retired List at his own request after being relieved on 31 October, 1922. He was promoted to the rank of Captain on the Retired List on 4 May, 1925.[8]
He died of a heart ailment and cirrhosis of the liver at "Sunbeam" in Plymouth.[9]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by ? |
Captain of H.M.S. Bulldog 21 Nov, 1911[10] |
Succeeded by Richard E. Hollings |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Sarpedon 7 Aug, 1916[11] |
Succeeded by Gerald C. Harrison |
| Preceded by George S. Brown |
Captain of H.M.S. Acorn 20 Jul, 1918[12] |
Succeeded by Ralph Neville |
| Preceded by New Command |
Captain of H.M.S. Emerald Oct, 1925[13] – Mar, 1926[14] |
Succeeded by Hugh T. England |
| Preceded by Edmond J. G. Mackinnon |
Captain of H.M.S. Hermes Jan, 1932[15] – Sep, 1933[16] |
Succeeded by The Hon. George Fraser |
| Preceded by Henry R. Sawbridge |
Director of Torpedoes and Mining Apr, 1934[17] |
Succeeded by W. Frederic Wake-Walker |
Footnotes
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (January, 1915). p. 287.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 722.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/45/248 f. 252.
- ↑ The Navy List. (October, 1915). p. 392m.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1916). p. 397w.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1919). p. 722.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
