Surname: 
mckay
Reg No: 
3842
Given Names: 
alexander henry
Contingent: 
sixth
Rank: 
private
Unit: 
canterbury special section
County/City: 
mackenzie
Occupation: 
shepherd
Ship: 
cornwall 30 january 1901
Address: 
silverstream fairlie
Next of Kin: 
mckay mr john
Next of Kin Address: 
same
Relationship to Soldier: 
father
Notes: 

Although his attestation form seems to list 'Henry' was his middle name, family information says this should be 'Hendry'. He died on enteric fever in South Africa on 14 February 1902. He is listed on the Christchurch South African War memorial.

See his service record here (Archway)

Service records online

Most of the South African War service records for soldiers in this database have now been digitised and are available by searching the Archives New Zealand Archway website.

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Karen Hansen

Posted: 20 Apr 2014

Hi There, Alexander was my gt-gt uncle. Alexander's correct name is Alexander Hendry McKay. His mother's maiden name is Hendry. It appears that Henry was recorded incorrectly. If possible it would be lovely if his details could be corrected online. Thank you,
Kind regards,
Karen Hansen