1916, Photograph, B 46130/312
Only described as 'Soldier McKenzie' this photo is believed to be of Private Daniel Humphrey McKenzie, service number 2948, 10th Battalion. Born 19 March 1888 at Dulwich, South Australia. Son of Daniel Mckenzie and Margaret nee Barber of Germein Street, Semaphore, SA. Painter and Decorator by trade. Enlisted 8 June 1915. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 'for conspicuous bravery in the taking of Melville's Post. When all the NCO's had become casualties he took charge of the bayonet team, and although he was knocked over three times by shell fire he continued to lead the bayonet me.' Killed in action 25 February 1917 in France Aged 28 years. Commemorated Villers Bretonneux, France.