William was an athlete. The group image shows him at Edinburgh University Athletic Club in 1923. Mackenzie is back row far right with Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire fame) front row 3rd from left.
He won the Bronze as a Hammer Thrower in the 1934 Empire (Commonwealth) Games and went on to be Scottish Champion in 1935-1936.
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat Patrol | Patrol Corporal | 1941 | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Defence of the Royal Family at Balmoral | Patrol Corporal | Unknown | Unknown |
Teacher at boys school
His son Jake Mackenzie recalled; My father was a teacher at Dr Guthrie's Boys School, an Approved School, which had been evacuated from Edinburgh to Moffat in 1939. I have childhood memories of his absences from our house in Beechgrove Street, Moffat. Also he told stories of guarding the King at Balmoral! He had his rifle at home and we were told if the Unit was activated he’d disappear - to parts unknown!
TNA ref WO199/3388
Son Jake Mackenzie.