Archibald Hayes Macdonell Politician

Archibald Hayes Macdonell, CMG DSO (February 6, 1868 – November 12, 1939) was a Canadian soldier and politician.Born in Toronto, Ontario, the third son of late Angus Duncan Macdonell and Pauline Rosalie De-la-haye, Macdonell served in the Canadian Militia in South Africa, Southern Nigeria, and West Africa. He attended staff college, passing there in 1906. During World War I, he commanded the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade. After the war, as a Major General, he was the commanding officer of the military district of New Brunswick. In 1921, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada for the senatorial division of Toronto South, Ontario on the advice of Conservative Prime Minister Arthur Meighen. He served until his death in 1939.His brother, Angus Claude Macdonell, was an MP and senator.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 06, 1868
Birth place
Ontario , Toronto
Date of deathNovember 12, 1939
Place of death
New Brunswick , Rothesay New Brunswick

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Office holder

appointer
awards
Distinguished Service Order
Order of St Michael and St George
military command
5th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1916-1917)
Military District of New Brunswick (1917-1921)
The Royal Canadian Regiment (1915)
officeSenator from Toronto South Ontario
party
Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942)
relation
service end1921
service start1886

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