Archibald Maclaine (British Army officer)

Archibald McLaine (13 January 1777, Isle of Mull - 9 March 1861, London) was a Scottish soldier who served in the British Army.

Early in his military career he was a Captain in the 94th Regiment of Foot.

During the Siege of Cadiz he led a detachment of 155 men who held back Marshal Soult with a force of 8,000 men.

Maclaine was knighted for this exploit and promoted to Major.

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Sir Archibald Maclaine, in uniform when commander of the 52nd Foot
Grave of General Sir Archibald Maclaine in Highgate Cemetery (west side)