Archibald Hayes Macdonell

Major General Archibald Hayes Macdonell, CMG, DSO (February 6, 1868 – November 12, 1939) was a Canadian soldier and politician.

The Hon.
Archibald Hayes Macdonell
Archibald Hayes Macdonell
Senator from Toronto South, Ontario
In office
November 7, 1921 – November 12, 1939
Appointed byArthur Meighen
Personal details
Born(1868-02-06)February 6, 1868
Toronto, Ontario
DiedNovember 12, 1939(1939-11-12) (aged 71)
Rothesay, New Brunswick
Political partyConservative
RelationsAngus Claude Macdonell, brother
Military service
Years of service1886–1921
RankMajor General
CommandsMilitary District of New Brunswick (1917–21)
5th Canadian Infantry Brigade (1916–17)
The Royal Canadian Regiment (1915)
Battles/warsSecond Boer War
First World War
AwardsCompanion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches

Biography

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.[1] 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.

Archives

There is an Archibald Hayes Macdonell fonds at Library and Archives Canada.[2]

References
  1. Normandin, A. L. (1930). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. "Archibald Hayes Macdonell fonds, Library and Archives Canada".


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