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Dr Daniel Reynaud discusses the life of William McKenzie, a notable AIF chaplain and figure in Anzac history.

In this interview episode, Dr Daniel Reynaud, author of The Man The Anzacs Revered, tells us about the colourful and incredibly brave AIF chaplain William McKenzie, who was a Salvation Army officer on the frontlines with the Diggers at Gallipoli and then on the Western Front. In his time, ‘Fighting Mac’ was beloved around Australia and the inspiration for many tall tales. But his truth is even more striking. So why has he been forgotten? See Forgotten Australia live! "Crashes, Chases and Crooks in Melton History" – as part of the Melton Heritage Festival. More info and free tickets: https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/event?id=209608 Want more original Australian history? Check out my books! They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly: https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html Australia’s Sweetheart: https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Email: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast…

People in this episode

Host: Forgotten Australia

Guest: Dr Daniel Reynaud

Topics covered

• Anzac legend
• Australian history
• military chaplains
• Gallipoli
• Western Front
• forgotten figures

Keywords

• Fighting Mac
• Anzac
• William McKenzie
• AIF chaplain
• Gallipoli
• Western Front
• Australian history
• Dr Daniel Reynaud

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Salvation Army

Books & works: The Man The Anzacs Revered, They’ll Never Hold Me, The Murder Squad, Hanging Ned Kelly, Australia’s Sweetheart

Places: Gallipoli, Western Front

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