Regimental number | 479 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Woorndoo, Victoria |
True Name | ARMSTRONG, Robert Grieve |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Bulgandramine, Narromine, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Height | 5' 8.25" |
Weight | 132 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J E Armstrong, 'Moondyne', Brunel Street, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of deficient chest measurement) |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cremated: Rookwood Crematorium, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ARMSTRONG Robert Elliott |