| Regimental number | 8183 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Arncliffe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Hilda Evelyn Armstrong, Knight Street, Arncliffe, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | No 1 Fortesss Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 7th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/26/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Cermaic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry in carrying out work of vital importance under heavy fire and for rescueing a wounded comrade. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On night 3rd/4th May 197 2nd Corporal ARMSTRONG was in charge of a party of sappers and infantry constructing a forward communication trench in U. 29 a. (Sheet 51B). The work was of vital importance and was carried out under very heavy shelling and Machine Gun fire. Throughout the work 2nd Corporal ARMSTRONG set a splendid example by his coolness. When the party was being withdrawn after completing the task. 2nd Corporal ARMSTRONG noticed a man lying badly wounded, 2nd Corporal ARMSTRONG left his party to find a strectcher with which he returned through a very heavy barrage, and then helped to carry the wounded man back to the nearest dressing station. 2nd Corporal ARMSTRONG has been an invaluable member of this company throughout the past nine months.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
