Archibald entered the war on 31st October 1914 serving on board a hospital ship. He died when serving on H.M.H.S. "Salta" when it struck a mine and sank half a mile north of the Whistle Bouy, Havre, on 10th April 1917. Archibald was the son of Charles and Catherine Cowan of Stronmilchan, Dalmally, Argyllshire. [Will SC70/8/583/36]