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We remember Andrew Alexander Armstrong
We remember Andrew Alexander Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1888
sibling
Robert Wallace Armstrong
Source:9044253
1888
1896
sibling
John 'jack' Armstrong
Source:9044253
1896
1916
employment
Farmer
Canada
Source:5595253
5th April 1916
1916
enlistment
Winnipeg
Canada
Source:5595253
5th April 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
859924
Canadian Infantry
179th Battalion
Source:5595253
5th April 1916
1916
location
Govan, Saskatchwan
Canada
Source:5595253
5th April 1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
859924
Canadian Infantry
44th Battalion
Source:7155223
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7155223
Source:9044253
23rd August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7155223
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew Alexander |
| Initials | AA |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 5595253 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govan, Saskatchwan | Canada | known 5th April 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 859924 | Canadian Infantry | 44th Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 859924 | Canadian Infantry | 179th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Armstrong | mother | ||
| Andrew William Armstrong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John 'jack' Armstrong | brother | 1896 | |
| Robert Wallace Armstrong | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fai | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-05 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-05 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Andrew Alexander Armstronggravestone of Pte Andrew Alexander Armstrong, 44th Canadian Cameron Highlanders at Overview New Cemetery, Chester [Copyright Laurence Manton]Contributed by:
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Andrew Alexander ArmstrongDetail of inscription on gravestone of Pte Andrew Alexander Armstrong, 44th Canadian Cameron Highlanders at Overview New Cemetery, Chester [Copyright Laurence Manton]Contributed by:
Laurence117558
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Barbara27286 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara27286 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Barbara27286 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PVT Andrew Alexander Armstrong (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | R58235 | |
| Andrew Alexander Armstrong | Laurence117558 | |
| Andrew Alexander Armstrong | Laurence117558 |
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