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Albert Edward MckenzieAlbert Edward McKenzie was an English 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. Details He was 19 years old, and a Able Seaman in the Royal Navy during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 22/23 April 1918 at Zeebrugge, Belgium, Able Seaman McKenzie was a member of a storming party on the night of the operation. He landed with his machine-gun in the face of great difficulties, advancing down the Mole with his commanding officer (Arthur Leyland Harrison) who with most of his party was killed. The seaman accounted for several of the enemy running for shelter to a destroyer alongside the Mole, and was severely wounded whilst working his gun in an exposed position. Further information Award by ballot. The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Imperial War Museum (London, England). Reference See also External links This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission. McKenzie, Albert Edward
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