| Regimental number | 263 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Norman Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Armstrong, Norman Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on LAGINCOURT on the morning of the 26th March 1917 just before entering the Village a Machine Gun held the Company up, this man rushed the gun killing one of the crew ith a bomb and bayoneted two. The remainder cleared with the gun leaving the trench clear. Continuing through the village Sergeant ARMSTRONG rallied his men in a splendid manner and by his example kept them cool athough exposed to considerable sniping from Rifles and Machine Guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
