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William Gordon Mackendrick
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Lt.-Col. William Gordon Mackendrick.
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| Nickname(s) | The Roadbuilder |
| Born | 23 August 1864 Galt, Canada West |
| Died | 22 September 1959 (aged 95) Oakville, Ontario Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada/British Empire |
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Canadian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-colonel |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Jerusalem |
William Gordon Mackendrick (born August 23, 1864 – died September 22, 1959) was a Canadian soldier and a writer. He was known for his important work building roads during wartime.
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Who Was William Gordon Mackendrick?
William Gordon Mackendrick was born in Galt, a town in what was then called Canada West. This area is now part of Ontario, Canada. He grew up to become a soldier and later an author.
Serving in World War I
Mackendrick joined the Canadian army and served during the First World War. This was a very large global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. He was part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, which was Canada's main fighting force overseas.
The Roadbuilder's Role
In 1916, William Mackendrick was given a special job. He was sent to work with the British 5th Army. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. His main task was to be in charge of building and maintaining roads for the army. This was a very important job, as good roads helped soldiers and supplies move quickly. Because of this work, he earned the nickname "The Roadbuilder."
He worked alongside a famous British general, Sir Edmund Allenby. They served together in a part of the war called the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. This campaign was fought against the Ottoman Empire, which was a large empire that existed for many centuries.
Life After the War
After his military service, Mackendrick became an author. He wrote several books, often about religious topics. He used his nickname, "The Roadbuilder," as his pen name when he wrote. William Gordon Mackendrick passed away in Oakville, Ontario, in 1959.
