Archibald Maclaine (British Army officer) (original) (raw)

Archibald McLaine (13 Jan 1777, Isle of Mull - 9 Mar 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. After serving in the 87th Regiment of Foot, he joined the 7th West India Regiment with the rank of lieutenant-Colonel.