Background
HUNTER, Archibald was born on September 6, 1856.
HUNTER, Archibald was born on September 6, 1856.
Glasgow Academy; Sandhurst.
Joined 4th King’s Own Royal Lancaster, 1874. Captain, 1882; Lieutenant-Colonel 1889. Colonel, 1894; MajorGeneral, 1896.
Served in Egypt under Sir Fran cis Grenfell. Wounded severely, battle of Giniss, 1885. Also wounded slightly, battle of Toski, 1889.
Major-General on special service in Egypt. Governor of Dongola Province and Commandant Frontier Field Force, 1895-1899. Governor of Oindurman, 1899.
Egyptian medal and other orders. Commanded 1st Class District in India to 1899. Lieutenant-General on Staff, commanded 10th Division, South Africa, 1900-1901 (despatches, twice, promoted Lieutenant-General).
Commanded in Scotland, 1901 - 1903. Western Army Corps, India, 1904-1907. Commanded Southern Army, Indian Army, 1907-1909. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1886; Governor and Commander-in-Chief, Gibraltar, since 1910.
Clubs: Naval and Military, United Service.