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Brigadier General Hugh James Archdale

Birth
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Death
31 Aug 1921 (aged 67)
Burial
Hanwell, London Borough of Ealing, Greater London, England Add to Map
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137-16
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Brigadier Hugh James Archdale was born on 15 January 1854 to Captain Mervyn Edward Archdale. He graduated from Cheltenham College and entered the British Indian Army where he had a distinguished career.

MILITARY CAREER (1875-1911)

1875-1877- Hugh James entered the British Army as " Ensign" in 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
1877-1885- Promoted to " Lieutenant" in 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

1885-1892- Served as " Captain" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Here at Bengal he married Minnie Archdale. Minnie died in 1888 and was buried in Bandariabagh Cemetery, Lucknow. Hugh served in Burma and Soudan

1892-1900- Served as " Major" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In 1894, Hugh married for second time to Helen Trevor.

1900-1904- Served as" Lieutenant Colonel" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

1904-1907- Promoted to " Colonel" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

1907-1911- Promoted to " Brigadier". In 1911, Hugh retired from British Army. He died on 31 August 1921.
Brigadier Hugh James Archdale was born on 15 January 1854 to Captain Mervyn Edward Archdale. He graduated from Cheltenham College and entered the British Indian Army where he had a distinguished career.

MILITARY CAREER (1875-1911)

1875-1877- Hugh James entered the British Army as " Ensign" in 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
1877-1885- Promoted to " Lieutenant" in 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

1885-1892- Served as " Captain" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Here at Bengal he married Minnie Archdale. Minnie died in 1888 and was buried in Bandariabagh Cemetery, Lucknow. Hugh served in Burma and Soudan

1892-1900- Served as " Major" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. In 1894, Hugh married for second time to Helen Trevor.

1900-1904- Served as" Lieutenant Colonel" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

1904-1907- Promoted to " Colonel" of 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

1907-1911- Promoted to " Brigadier". In 1911, Hugh retired from British Army. He died on 31 August 1921.

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  • Created by: dawnsh
  • Added: Mar 14, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250563469/hugh_james-archdale: accessed ), memorial page for Brigadier General Hugh James Archdale (15 Jan 1854–31 Aug 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 250563469, citing Hanwell Cemetery, Hanwell, London Borough of Ealing, Greater London, England; Maintained by dawnsh (contributor 48288474).