Background
MACKENZIE, Alexander Francis was born in April 1861. Son of Captain A. W. Mackenzie and Angei, daughter of Reverend Benjamin Peile, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
MACKENZIE, Alexander Francis was born in April 1861. Son of Captain A. W. Mackenzie and Angei, daughter of Reverend Benjamin Peile, Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
Studied at Marlborough College.
Gazetted to 76th Foot, 1881. Transferred to 03rd Highlanders, 1881. Major, 1001; served North-west Frontier of India, 1897-1898 (medal and clasp).
South Africa, 1002, till conclusion of peace (medal, 2 clasps). Member of Royal Archers (King’s Body Guard for Scotland). Justice of the Peace and D.L. Cos.
Ross and Cromarty. M. V.O. 1001; Landed Proprietor in Ross-shire, Ord House, Muir of Ord; Strathvaich Lodge and Corriemoillie Lodge, Garve, Ross-shire.
Club: Naval and Military.