Charles Mackesy
| Charles Ernest Randolph Mackesy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
9 January 1861 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died |
20 November 1925 (aged 64) Whangarei, New Zealand |
| Allegiance |
 New Zealand |
| Service/branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Years of service | 1900–1919 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held |
Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment (1914–17) 11th (North Auckland) Mounted Rifles (1911–14) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
Colonel Charles Ernest Randolph Mackesy CMG, CBE, DSO (9 January 1861 – 20 November 1925) was a New Zealand farmer, military leader and real estate agent. He was born in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland on 9 January 1861.[1]
He unsuccessfully contested the 1899 election in the Marsden electorate.[2][3]
He commanded the Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment during the First World War.[1]
References
- 1 2 Green, David. "Charles Ernest Randolph Mackesy". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
- ↑ "The General Election, 1899". Wellington: Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives. 19 June 1900. p. 1. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ "Electoral District of Marsden". The Northern Advocate. 16 December 1899. p. 4. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
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