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We remember Francis Clifford Armstrong
We remember Francis Clifford Armstrong
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Timeline
Timeline
1889
1914
enlistment
Valcartier
Canada
Source:8971789
22nd September 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
9410
Canadian Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8971789
22nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8803557
11th February 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Corporal
9410
Canadian Infantry
23rd Battalion
Source:8971789
25th October 1915 - 9th January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lance Sergeant
9410
Canadian Infantry
23rd Battalion
Source:8971789
10th January 1916 - 30th January 1917
1916
discharge
Source:8971789
17th December 1916
1917
commission
Source:8971789
1st February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
British West Indies Regiment
Source:8971789
1st February 1917
1922
employment
Bank clerk
Royal Bank of Canada
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
Source:8971789
28th June 1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Clifford |
| Initials | FC |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 5595421 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 9410 | Canadian Infantry | 23rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 9410 | Canadian Infantry | 23rd Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 9410 | Canadian Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | British West Indies Regiment | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Armstrong | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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West Indians serving with the Canadian Expeditionary ForceMore about West Indians serving with the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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Commissioned from the ranks: British West Indies RegimentMore about Commissioned from the ranks: British West Indies Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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We remember Francis Clifford Armstrong
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