John Randoll Mackenzie | |
---|---|
Born | c. 1763 |
Died | 28 July 1809 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1778–1809 |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands held | 3rd Division |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Major-General John Randoll Mackenzie of Suddie (c. 1763 – 28 July 1809) was a senior British Army officer who saw action in the Napoleonic Wars.
MacKenzie was the son of William Mackenzie of Suddie and Margaret Mackenzie (daughter of Sir Alexander Mackenzie, 5th Baronet). [1]
Mackenzie was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1778. [1] After serving in India, he secured a commission as a captain in the 78th Regiment of Foot when it was raised in 1793 and was deployed to the Dutch Cape Colony in 1795. [1] He was elected as member of parliament for Tain Burghs in 1806 and then transferred to Sutherland in 1808. [1] Deployed to Spain for service in the Peninsular War, he commanded a brigade in the 3rd Division and also became the first General Officer Commanding 3rd Division when it was formed on 18 June 1809. [2] He was killed in action at the Battle of Talavera on 28 July 1809. [3]