Archie McMillan explained

Archie McMillan
Fullname:Archibald McMillan
Birth Date:1894
Birth Place:Campbeltown, Scotland
Death Date:23
Death Place:Cambrai, France
Position:Outside left
Years1:1913–1914
Clubs1:Celtic
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1914–1915
Clubs2:Ayr United
Caps2:4
Goals2:0

Archibald McMillan (1894 – 23 November 1917) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Scottish League for Ayr United as an outside left.

Personal life

McMillan served as a private in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the First World War.[1] In November 1917, he and his regiment were involved in an attack on Bourlon Ridge during the Battle of Cambrai. At some point between 21 and 23 November 1917, McMillan was fatally wounded at Fontaine-Notre-Dame and he died of his wounds on 23 November 1917. He was buried in Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: They Died in the Conflict in Season 1917–1918 . 21 January 2019 . 3.
  2. Web site: A time of Remembrance . 18 September 2016.
  3. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.