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Joseph William ARMSTRONG

Regimental number1795
Other NamesARMSTRONG, William Joseph
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMusician
Address220 Church Street, Richmond, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, W R Armstrong, PO Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date22 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 29 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 January 1918
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Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 July 1948
Age at death58
Place of burialMelbourne General Cemetery, Victoria

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