William McKenzie joined the World War I effort as a Salvation Army chaplain, but by the end of the war he had become one of the most famous Anzac heroes, affectionately nicknamed “Fighting Mac”. This is an excerpt of his story—from The Man the Anzacs Revered by Daniel Reynaud.
Finding “Fighting Mac“
Friday, November 20, 2015Associate Professor Daniel Reynaud’s journey into the life of an Anzac legend.
First Gallipoli movie busts myth
Friday, June 19, 2015The academic who recovered and reconstructed Australia’s first Gallipoli movie is using its centennial re-release to correct a recurring historical inaccuracy.
War: what is it good for?
Thursday, May 14, 2015What an editor learned from publishing the story of our most famous Anzac.
Fighting Mac returns home
Wednesday, May 13, 2015The most comprehensive and accurate biography of the Gallipoli chaplain worshipped by the Anzacs despite being a wowser is now in the keeping of his family and of his church.
Evensong: The Man the Anzacs Revered
Saturday, May 2, 2015Join Avondale Conservatorium’s ensembles in a celebration of William “Fighting Mac” McKenzie, a Salvation Army chaplain who became enshrined in the hearts of the Anzacs.