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In honour of our soldiers: Private Archie Muir
Published 11:20 PST, Fri November 8, 2024
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In a series about Richmond’s poppy street signs, in memory of our fallen soldiers, we share the story of Muir Drive.
Private Archie Muir was born on Feb. 23, 1892 in Enderby, BC. Before his 24th birthday, Archie enlisted in Vancouver, BC on Jan. 11, 1916, joining the 158th Battalion. Standing at 5 foot, 4 inches, Archie had borne hair, blue eyes, a fresh complexion and worked as a fisherman. He had two tattoos: flags and flowers on his front right forearm, and an eagle and snake on his left forearm.
Tragedy struck the Muir family, as Archie was killed in action in France on Aug. 9, 1918. He was survived by his wife Mrs. May Muir, and a daughter. Archie and May had previously also had a son who was born on March 3, 1913 in Steveston, but tragically lost his life when he drowned in a ditch near the Colonial Cannery on Lulu Island on March 22, 1915.
On Jan. 26, 1998, the City of Richmond honoured Archie Muir’s valiant efforts in France, by naming a road after him. Today, Muir Drive, can be found in the Hamilton area, located in East Richmond near McLean Neighbourhood Park.
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