| Place of birth | Edsall St, Norwood, South Australia |
| School | Houghton Public School. Adelaide School of Mines, Adelaide High School and Adelaide University. |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Studen |
| Address | School House, Millicent, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry James Armitage, Millicent, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served as a Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in 79th Regiment, Citizen Military Forces, 4th District. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Was refused permission to resign Commission to enlist as private in 10th Bn August 1914. Joined O.T.S. Brighton December 1914. Passed head of the list - entered Camp at Oaklands, helped train 3rd, 4th and 5th reinforcements to 10[th Bn]. Accepted for service Feb 1915 - left Adelaide with 5/10th April 20th - (in charge). Directo Gallipoli May 30. With 10th till 50th Bn was formed. Took a distinguished and leading part in all actions of 50th in France - and right through his period of active service was never absent for a day from his company except one weeks holiday leave Sept 1916. Chief engagements - all on Gallipoli from June 1st; with 50th [at] Pozieres, Moquet Farm, La Barque, Flers and Noreuil - where he established positions before falling. (details from father) |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Noreuil, France |
| Age at death | 22 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Noreuil Australian Cemetery (Row C, Grave No. 21), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 149 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Henry and Martha ARMITAGE, Millicent, South Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother - Midshipman afterwards Sub Lt G.W.T. Armitage RAN. Served on HMS 'Canada' and 'Torrens' - 1917-18. Torpedoed on transport 'Ballarat', April 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
