Archibald McLaine (13 Jan 1777,

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- 9 Mar 1861, London) was a

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soldier who served in the British Army. Early in his military career he was a Captain in the 94th Regiment of Foot. During the

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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. From 1847 until his death in 1861 he commanded the

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. He is buried in Highgate Cemetery, London.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Maclaine, Scallasdale 1777 births 1861 deaths Burials at Highgate Cemetery 52nd Regiment of Foot officers