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James William McKenzie
« on: Sunday 21 May 06 13:52 BST (UK) »
Hi to All Readers.
trying to fine the death of James William McKenzie
1918 Passchiendale France if any one can help please. Born:1897  Port Stanley,Elgin Ontario. Canada.
Any information would be great full on this man.
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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 21 May 06 16:03 BST (UK) »
Hi Ozybob

Did he die in France in 1918?

There is a birth registration for

James William G McKenzie
Date of Birth:  Feb 6, 1897
Father:  Samuel McKenzie
Mother: Mary Harman
County of Elgin

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Gandley (but known as Stanley in Canada)- Ireland to Birmingham<br />Ball, Kempson & Franklin - Birmingham<br />Shorter - Surrey<br />Dyer - Devon<br />Dawkins - Co. Cork, Ireland<br />Heffernan - Ireland
Huck - Alsace, France
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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 21 May 06 20:14 BST (UK) »
I'm not having much luck finding him either on CWGC or on the WWI soldiers Canadian records - is it possible he enlisted in the US? That would explain why he isn't found on either on those sources (presuming he died in WWI)

He is in Port Stanley in 1901 and 1911 (as William J. McKenzie in 1911)
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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #3 on: Monday 26 June 06 12:03 BST (UK) »
to all that help me

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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #4 on: Monday 26 June 06 15:39 BST (UK) »
Good Morning
Do you have any idea which Regiment he joined? Any other info you have
would be a great help no matter how small.
What proof do you have that he died at Passchendale?

Could not find him on WW1 Canadian Expeditionery Forces  or in US either.
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McCrimmon Invernesshire  Scotland

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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 28 June 06 02:37 BST (UK) »
Hello OzyBob

I have found James William McKenzie. Reason for not finding him last name spelled
MacKenzie.
www.collectionscanada.ca/02/02010602_e.html you can find his attestation papers.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial will give you information on his burial.


I contacted Mr. Diebel in Kitchner and found Bessie passed away but was able to get
some information from Mr Diebel.
James William's body was never found due to a shell hitting their foxhole. The military
informed his parents of his death by way of a telegram.
James sent his parents a flower from the fields at Passchendale which the family still
has to this day.
I am waiting for a email from Mr Diebel which should contain a picture of him .I will send
it on to you when I receive it.

Regards from Canada.
Harrod Essex and Kent England
McCrimmon Invernesshire  Scotland

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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #6 on: Monday 25 October 10 02:23 BST (UK) »
There are now several photographs of him, wife, family attached to the virtual memorial...
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/virtualmem/photos&casualty=1594229
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Re: James William McKenzie
« Reply #7 on: Monday 11 November 19 19:42 GMT (UK) »
James William McKenzie was my great grandfather. What information would you be looking for?
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