Major General Archibald Hayes Macdonell, (February 6, 1868 – November 12, 1939) was a Canadian soldier and politician. Biography Born in Toronto, Ontario, the third son of late Angus Duncan Macdonell and Pauline Rosalie De-la-haye, Macdonell served in the Canadian Militia in South Africa, Southern Nigeria, and West Africa. He attended staff college, passing there in 1906. During World War I, he commanded the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade. After the war, as a major general, he was the commanding officer of the military district of New Brunswick. In 1921, he was summoned to the Senate of Canada for the senatorial division of Toronto South, Ontario on the advice of Conservative Prime Minister Arthur Meighen. He served until his death in 1939. His brother, Angus Claude Macdonell, was an MP and senator. Archives There is an Archibald Hayes Macdonell fonds at Library and Archives Canada. References External links 1868 births 1939 deaths Military personnel from Toronto Canadian generals of World War I Canadian Expeditionary Force officers Canadian senators from Ontario Canadian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Canadian Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) senators Politicians from Toronto Canadian military personnel of the Second Boer War Graduates of the Staff College, Camberley People from Old Toronto Canadian Militia officers The Royal Canadian Regiment officers