Archibald Church

Who was Archibald Church?

Major Archibald George Church DSO, MC was a British soldier and Labour Party politician. He served as the Member of Parliament for Leyton East from 1923 to 1924, and for Wandsworth Central from 1929 to 1931.

In January 1919, Church was awarded the Military Cross for his service with the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War, and in January 1920 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his service with the RGA in the Murmansk Command during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War. The citation noted his "particular gallantry and zeal during the operations from Medevja-gora to Unitsa, 8 June to 26 July 1919".