Regiment/Service:
2nd Battalion, New Zealand Expeditionary Force (New Zealand Army)
Date Of Birth:
09/11/1888
Died:
16/08/1918 (Died of Wounds)
Summary
Alexander Harkness was the son of Adam and Margaret Harkness of Drumconvis, Coagh. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1914. He enlisted with the Wellington Regiment in 1916. After training he arrived back in England in January of 1917. Alexander Harkness died of wounds received in action on 16th August 1918 while serving with 2nd Battalion Wellington Regiment.