The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

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In Glasgow Cathedral OS Map Ref NS 590 650

Are these men step-brothers?

Both plaques list them as being Great-Grandsons of James Mackenzie of Craigpark and their mother as Alice Mackenzie, but obviously different fathers.

James Mackenzie of Craigpark was Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1806 - 1808.

I have created separate threads for each man under their own name, but have included the additional on each of them.

(Top Plaque)

"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of James Mackenzie
Lieutenant 2nd Battalion Scots Guards
Born 1st December 1894
Killed in action at the Battle of Festubert 16th May 1915
While gallantly leading his men
He was the great-grandson of James Mackenzie of Craigpark who rests in this crypt.
The Tablet is erected by his parents James and Alice Mackenzie."

Name: MACKENZIE, JAMES
Initials: J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 20
Date of Death: 16/05/1915
Additional information: Son of James and Alice G. Mackenzie, of 417, R.A. Long Buildings Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. G. 41.
Cemetery: GUARDS CEMETERY, WINDY CORNER, CUINCHY

Surname MACKENZIE
Firstname James
Date Death 16/05/1915
Other (att. 2nd Bn.).
SNWM roll SCOTS GUARDS
Rank Lt
Theatre of death Unknown

(Bottom Plaque)

(Note that the spelling of his surname differs - double 'FF' on the Plaque)

"Sacred to the memory of RHYS CAMPBELL FFOLLIOTT POWELL
2nd Lieut. 2nd Battn. Highland Light Infantry
Who fell in action at the Battle of the Aisne
On September 14th 1914 aged 22.
he was the only child of Major General C. H. Powell, C.B.
And Alice Mackenzie his wife
And Great Grandson of James Mackenzie of Craig Park."

Name: POWELL, RHYS CAMPBELL FOLLIOT
Initials: R C F
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Unit Text: 2nd Bn.
Age: 22
Date of Death: 14/09/1914
Additional information: Son of Maj. Gen. Sir C. Herbert Powell, K.C.B., and of Alice, his wife, of Wickham, Hants.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sp. Mem. 2.
Cemetery: VENDRESSE BRITISH CEMETERY

Surname POWELL
Firstname Rhys Campbell Ffolliott
Date Death 14/09/1914
SNWM roll THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY
Rank 2/Lt
Theatre of death Unknown