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We remember Sam Armstrong
We remember Sam Armstrong
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Albert
Source:9417387
1891
1893
sibling
Harriet Ann
Source:9417387
1893
1895
1895
sibling
Joseph
Source:9417387
1895
1897
sibling
Charlotte
Source:9417387
1897
1899
sibling
Sarah
Source:9417387
1899
1901
sibling
John James
Source:9417387
1901
1909
sibling
James
Source:9417387
1909
1911
location
10 Chatham Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9417387
1911
1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4974200
30th May 1919
service
British Army
Private
1490
Cheshire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:9412979
service
British Army
Serjeant
290134
Cheshire Regiment
7th Cheshire Regiment
Source:4974200
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of pneumonia resulting from influenza at No 62 Casualty Clearing Station at Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium.
Belgium
Source:7013642
15th November 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7013642
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sam |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 9412979 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Chatham Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1490 | Cheshire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 290134 | Cheshire Regiment | 7th Cheshire Regiment | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| John Armstrong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert | brother | 1891 | |
| Harriet Ann | sister | 1893 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1895 | |
| Charlotte | sister | 1897 | |
| Sarah | sister | 1899 | |
| John James | brother | 1901 | |
| James | brother | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Samuel ArmstrongIn uniform, printed in the Macclesfield Times photo supplement published on 23 September 1921 after the unveiling of the Park Green war memorial
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Communities
Communities
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34810 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Armstrong | Rosie34810 |
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We remember Sam Armstrong
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