Our Aim To create a memorial statute to Albert Mckenzies heroic accomplishments for his part in the zeebruge raid on the 23 April (st Georges day) 1918. Albert was the first London Sailor to be awarded the VC by King George we welcome donations from the gerneral public and from all busineses with the full support from the mckenzie family.
	On trying to find a fitting tribute it was eventually decided to erect a statue of Albert in Bermondsey. As you can appreciate, a project of this size is of a considerable cost but we believe that we can raise the money from club supporters, local businesses and local residents. It is our belief that if we can harness the support of our community we can create a great tribute to Albert and a legacy for many future generations to enjoy.

Albert mckenzie was born in bermondsey, and joined the royal navy as a boy enterant ion 1913. In 1918 he voulenteerd for the naval force being formed to attack the belgium port of zeebrugge in a daring plan to prevent its use by the German submarines.
	Judst after midnight on the 23 April 1918, St Georges day Captin Alfred Carpenter RN brought HMS Vindictive alongside the harbour wall known as the the mole. Casualties Casualties were heavy before the storming Mckenzie carrying a lewis gun and 400 rounds of ammunition, followed his officer onto the m and in a running fight engaged german positions with his lewis gun fire. Ordered to withdraw and with his lewis gun blown from his grasp Mckenzie fought his way back using his pistol, bayonet and bare handsa. Badly wounded in the back and the foot, he was eveentually pulled to saftey.
The victoria cross warrent allowed participants in a corporate act of bravery to nominate who was to recieve te medal Mckenzie, the first london sailor to win the VC, waw sthe choice of his fellow ratings. Still recovering from his wounds, Mckenzie contracted pneumonia and died in November 1918 aged 20.