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Confederate (CSA)

Major

Archibald P McRae

(? - 1862)
Home State: Georgia
Command Billet: Commanding Regiment
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 61st Georgia Infantry

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Before the Antietam Campaign:
He was elected Captain of Company B, the 'Tattnall Rangers' , of the 61st Georgia Infantry on 3 August 1861, and promoted Major 31 May 1862.

In the Antietam Campaign:
He assumed command of the Regiment when Col Lamar took over the Brigade on the17th. He was killed at the battle.


Death Date: 09/17/1862    Death Place: Sharpsburg, MD    

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