The AIF Project

Robert Elliott ARMSTRONG

Regimental number479
Date of birth20 September 1887
Place of birthWoorndoo, Victoria
True NameARMSTRONG, Robert Grieve
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressBulgandramine, Narromine, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 8.25"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs J E Armstrong, 'Moondyne', Brunel Street, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of deficient chest measurement)
Enlistment date16 March 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 August 1916
Discharge date23 December 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 November 1937
Place of burialCremated: Rookwood Crematorium, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARMSTRONG Robert Elliott

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.