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We remember Alexander Armstrong
We remember Alexander Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9533442
8th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9533442
22nd August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound on left shoulder
Hospital/Institution
Source:9533413
3rd October 1916
1916
employment
Joiner
Mr Daniel Sinclair
Stirling
United Kingdom
Source:9533410
7th November 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9533413
16th August 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9533442
19th August 1919
1921
employment
Joiner
United Kingdom
Source:9505763
12th August 1921
1921
marriage
Margaret Sheriffs Clark
Source:9505763
12th August 1921
1921
location
16 Union Street, Stirling
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505763
12th August 1921
1930
marriage
Elizabeth Gibson
Source:9505774
3rd January 1930
1954
dates
Age 66
Source:9401183
19th December 1954
service
British Army
Sapper
108871
Royal Engineers
Source:63773
1954
death
Stirling
United Kingdom
Source:9401183
Source:9505746
19th December 1954
burial
Stirling
United Kingdom
Source:9401183
sibling
Robert Armstrong
Source:9533409
sibling
William Armstrong
Source:9533409
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 9505750 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Union Street, Stirling | United Kingdom | parents address | known 12th August 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 108871 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Fergusson | mother | ||
| Alexander Armstrong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Armstrong | brother | ||
| William Armstrong | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sheriffs Clark | wife | 12th August 1921 | |
| Elizabeth Gibson | wife | 3rd January 1930 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Gravestone of Alexander Armstrong (1888-1954)The photo of my grandfather's gravestone was taken by me at Logie Old Cemetery, Stirling on 28-Feb-2016.
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Three Stirling Brothers Serving - 1916Newspaper article from Stirling Observer, dated 7-Nov-1916, concerning the three sons of Mr A Armstrong who served during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Three Stirling Brothers Serving - Alexander - 1916This is an extract on Alick or Alexander Armstrong from a newspaper article "Three Stirling Brothers Serving" from the Stirling Observer, dated 7-Nov-1916.Contributed by:
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WW1 Service Record extract - Alex ArmstrongThis is an extract of the Military Service record of my grandfather Alexander Armstrong, which gives some useful information on dates and wounds.Contributed by:
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Extract from WW1 Military Service RecordsThis extract of military records for my Grandfather gives some useful dates on his military service.Contributed by:
Ken144830
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Index Entry | Ken144830 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Alexander Armstrong (1888-1954) | Ken144830 | |
| Alexander Armstrong | Ken144830 | |
| Alexander Armstrong | Ken144830 | |
| Three Stirling Brothers Serving - 1916 | Ken144830 | |
| Three Stirling Brothers Serving - Alexander - 1916 | Ken144830 | |
| WW1 Service Record extract - Alex Armstrong | Ken144830 | |
| Extract from WW1 Military Service Records | Ken144830 |
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