Kenneth Harry Litton MacKenzie

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Rear-Admiral Kenneth Harry Litton MacKenzie, R.N. (18 April, 1889 – ) served in the Royal Navy.

Life & Career

MacKenzie was born in Wichita, Kansas. He may be the only American-born British officer from his era (if ever) I have encountered so far!

MacKenzie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 30 March, 1910.[1]

MacKenzie was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 30 March, 1918.[2]

MacKenzie was promoted to the rank of Commander on 31 December, 1923.[3]

MacKenzie was promoted to the rank of Captain on 31 December, 1930.[4]

MacKenzie was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral on 15 January, 1941 and placed on the Retired List the following day.[5]

See Also

Bibliography

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
Geoffrey P. Russell
as Captain of H.M.S. Geranium
Captain of H.M.A.S. Geranium
3 Jan, 1921[6] – 1923
Succeeded by
Harry T. Bennett
Preceded by
George E. Sutcliff
Squadron Navigating Officer, Third Battle Squadron
2 May, 1925[7] – May, 1927[8]
Succeeded by
?
Preceded by
James V. V. Magrane
Master of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet
11 May, 1928[9][10] – Jan, 1931[11]
Succeeded by
Charles A. Browne
Preceded by
Edye K. Boddam-Whetham
Captain of H.M.S. Tarantula
2 Oct, 1931[12] – Nov, 1932[13]
Succeeded by
William G. Benn
Preceded by
Ronald G. Bowes-Lyon
King's Harbour Master, Malta
Mar, 1939[14] – Oct, 1943[15]
Succeeded by
Piers K. Kekewich

Footnotes

  1. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  2. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  3. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  4. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  5. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  6. The Navy List. (January, 1923). p. 901.
  7. The Navy List. (February, 1926). p. 248.
  8. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  9. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  10. The Navy List. (February, 1929). p. 261.
  11. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  12. Mackenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. .
  13. MacKenzie Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/52/175. f. 532.
  14. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.
  15. Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY SENIOR APPOINTMENTS.