by Laurel | January 27th, 2014
27 January 1935
John S. Mackenzie
Medal of Honor Recipient
John Mackenzie Already Holder of United States Congressional Medal of Honor
Holyoke, January 27 — John Mackenzie of 112 Nonotuck Street, Formerly of South Hadley Falls, has received from the Italian government the Italian War Cross. He already held the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving the crew of the U.S. converted yacht Remlik when a depth bomb got loose and began to roll about the deck. Mackenzie seized the bomb and held it until it could be secured. Depth bombs are not considered healthful playthings, and his deed was noticed by the government.
Adapted from The Springfield Republican.
