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Title: Archibald McMillan... Seaforth Highlander
Post by: chan01 on Saturday 16 September 17 17:52 BST (UK)

Hi looking for some info/help please..
Looking to trace my husbands Grandfather who was killed in action in 1945... I have managed to find his death notice and grave but not much else.. If anyone could help or advise i would be very greatful. The Details are..
Archibald McMillan b 21 july 1921... D 15 Feb 1945.. Buried in Reichswald war crematory, Germany.
He was in the 7th battalion Seaforth Highlanders. I have his number which i can post ( was unsure if i should do that or not )...
Many thanks
jackie

Title: Re: Archibald McMillan... Seaforth Highlander
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 16 September 17 18:10 BST (UK)

His service record is held by the MOD. You can obtain a copy just by giving his date of death. Costs £30.

Title: Re: Archibald McMillan... Seaforth Highlander
Post by: janetm on Thursday 21 September 17 11:33 BST (UK)

Name:   Archibald McMillan
Given Initials:   A
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Death Date:   15 Feb 1945
Number:   3314220
Birth Place:   Glasgow
Residence:   Glasgow
Branch at Enlistment:   Infantry
Theatre of War:   Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
Regiment at Death:   Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, Duke of Albany's)
Branch at Death:   Infantry

Title: Re: Archibald McMillan... Seaforth Highlander
Post by: bbart on Monday 25 September 17 05:35 BST (UK)

Have you tried looking on Scotlandspeople for his marriage? It would also give his parents names.