he was appointed as one of three assistants to Surgeon General Robert M
Chief PW Branch Inc
named by Secretary Josephus Daniels to head a commission of inquiry and to recommend a new retirement plan to Congress
the son of Thomas McKenzie and Alice McKenzie
receiving a promotion to Captain in 1889
Legion Dhonneur Auction Archive he was appointed as oneThird Republic (1870 1950), Grand Officer set of insignia by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, comprising: Officers cross, in Gold and enamels, hallmarked, maker marked, no imperfections to enamel, near mint condition; breast star, in silver, 94mm, marked on reverse Arthus Bertrand Paris, near mint condition; both contained within Arthus Bertrand Paris, case of issue; circa 1920 1930, set of excellent quality manufacture, in near mint condition.