Regimental number | 568 |
Place of birth | Aberaham, Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Bell Post Office, Bell, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.9 |
Height | 5' 5.25" |
Weight | 143 lbs |
Next of kin | Brother, George Armstrong, Chinchilla, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Fate | Discharged as a deserter |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Court of Enquiry, 9 October 1917, concluded that he was illegally absent after the expiry of his leave to the United Kingdom on or about 31 December 1916. Discharged from the AIF, 1 April 1920 (desertion). Forfeited entitlement to medals. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ARMSTRONG James |