LIEUTENANT MACKAY.
Mr E. B. Mackay caught the martial fever at a very early age, and joined the volunteers as soon as he was old enough to be sworn in. He was one of a number enrolled as an artillery company, but their services were not accoptea in that capacity, and with about twelve others he threw in his lot with that veteran organisation, the Rifles, n w the City Griiards. He remained with them until an artillery corps was formed, and then transferred his services to them. He was an active member of the company for many years, and only left it on going to Biverton, with whoso corps—the Bifles—he remained
until his departure for Auckland. After this long spell of service he remained outside the ranks for some years, but on returning to Invercargill a few years ago lie could not rest content out of harness, and rejoinsd the Rifles. From a private he soon rose to the rank of sergeant, and was ultimately elected lieutenant, which position he now holds He has passed his examination as captain.
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Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 34, 18 November 1893, Page 6
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180LIEUTENANT MACKAY. Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 34, 18 November 1893, Page 6
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