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Walter ARMSTRONG

Regimental number15631
Place of birthCarlisle, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer and carter
AddressSouth Kensington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 7.5"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs E A Armstrong, Crossings, Penton, Carlisle, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date7 January 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 11, Reinforcement 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/38/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Artillery Brigade
FateDischarged in London 18 October 1919
Discharge date18 October 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 15630 Driver George ARMSTRONG, 6th Field Artillery Brigade, died of disease, 30 October 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

War service: 3 years 285 days (of which 3 years 188 days were abroad)

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ARMSTRONG Walter

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