MacKenzie, George Kenneth, Jr.

Date of birth:: May 30th, 1910 (New London/Connecticut, United States)
Date of death:: March 15th, 1943 (Between Rabaul and Shortlands Basin)
Buried on:: American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:: 0-070326
Nationality:: American

Biography

Commanding officer on USS Triton (SS-201). Probably sunk by depth charge attack.

Promotions:
September 21st, 1938: Lieutenant;
June 15th, 1942: Lieutenant Commander.

Career:
? - 1931: U.S. Naval Academy;
July 1st, 1939 - November 1st, 1940: Duty Submarine Escape Training Tank Submarine Base New London;
October 1st, 1941 - May 31st, 1942: Commanding Officer U.S.S. Falcon (ASR-2);
?: Executive Officer U.S.S. Gato (SS-212);
February 14th, 1943 - March 15th, 1943: Commanding Officer U.S.S. Triton (SS-201).

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Commander
Unit:: U.S.S. Triton (SS-201), U.S. Navy (U.S.S. Triton (SS-201), U.S. Navy)

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TRITON (SS-201), during the SIXTH War Patrol of that submarine in enemy controlled waters during February 1943. With daring and skillful seamanship, Lieutenant Commander MacKenzie maneuvered his ship into effective striking position and attacked an enemy convoy, sinking several ships of the convoy and damaging others. Lieutenant Commander MacKenzie's inspiring leadership and the excellent performance of duty of his command were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Awarded posthumously.