Born in Tansley, ON., the son of the Rev. J. P. McQuarrie of R. R. #1 Merlin, and brother of William Calvin. Archie was living in Valetta before attending the University of Toronto. He enlisted in Toronto, where he had served for three years with the Queen’s Own Regt.   Archie went overseas in March of 1916. He was serving with the 12^th Bn. CEF and was with this unit during the Battle of Amiens in August of 1918 when he was awarded the Military Medal. IODE (N).

Sapper Archibald H. McQuarrie went overseas in March 1916, and proceeded to France in July 1916, attached to the 12th. Canadian Infantry Brigade. He remained with that unit until he returned to Canada in June 1919.

Decorations. He was awarded the Military Medal at Battle of Amiens Aug 1918.

The Tilbury Times, Thursday

17 October, 1918

Archie McQuarrie Granted a Military Medal

Rev. J. P. McQuarrie of Valetta received word yesterday that his son, Archie had received the Military Medal for this distinguished service at the front, and that another son, Calven, had been wounded and was in hospital.

Discharged June 8th 1919 due to demobilization.

Spr. 541627.

The Tilbury Times, Thursday

17 October, 1918

Archie McQuarrie Granted a Military Medal

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	Military Medal, August 1918
Sources	IODE(N), VPC-RH, TDHS

Height	5'4"
Eye Colour	Blue
Age	22
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Tansley, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Graduate of Toronto University
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	December 28th, 1915
Where Enlisted	Toronto, Ontario
Next of Kin	Father- Rev. J.P. McQuarrie, Merlin

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