William John MacKenzie

This article is about the American aviator. For the Canadian missionary, see William McKenzie (missionary).

William John MacKenzie
William John MacKenzie, 1918
Born9 January 1894
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
DiedUnknown
Allegiance United States
BranchRoyal Air Force (United Kingdom)
Service yearsca 1917-1919
RankCaptain
UnitRoyal Air Force
Conflicts World War I
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross, Belgian Croix de Guerre

Captain William John MacKenzie was an American flying ace who served with British naval aviation during World War I. He was wounded in action during Manfred von Richthofen's last fight. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Croix de Guerre for his valor. He survived the war and was discharged in 1919. His history after 1942 is unknown.

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