McKechnie, Archibald R

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Category: 1917-18

Archibald R. McKechnie

Argylls

5th Batt. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He is remembered with honour on the Loos Memorial, the Tyne Cot Memorial, the St. Michael and All Angels Church Roll of Honour and Helensburgh War Memorial, Column 3 Line 13.

The family home was 38, James Street, Helensburgh. The son of Charles and Annie McKechnie.
Siblings: Archibald had three brothers, Charles who served and was wounded in action, James who served in the Royal Navy and Thomas who was too young to serve. 

Archibald McKechnie was born at 90, West Princes Street in Helensburgh and brought up in the town. He was employed by Mr. R.M. Clyde before enlisting in the local Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, being sent to France in early 1917. Archibald died, killed in action, at Arras during the 'great advance' in September, 1917. Initially reported as missing in action and later confirmed dead. He was 18 years of age. His remains were not recovered.