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We remember Charles Armstrong
We remember Charles Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1908
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8881018
14th July 1908
1910
location
HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Durban, leaving Chatham
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8881018
21st December 1910 - 16th January 1911
1911
location
Barracks, King's Hill, Harrismith
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8881027
2nd April 1911
1912
location
HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Tientsin, departing Durban
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8881018
4th October 1912 - 4th November 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
9903
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:64104
23rd September 1914 - 29th April 1915
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:8881018
23rd September 1914
1914
location
HM Troopship to destination of Plymouth, departing Hong Kong
Hong Kong
military residence address
Source:8881018
4th December 1914 - 12th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
36326
Welsh Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8881018
5th May 1915 - 25th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8881018
5th May 1915
service
British Army
Private
36326
Welsh Regiment Depot
Source:8881055
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 64104 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barracks, King's Hill, Harrismith | South Africa | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Durban, leaving Chatham | United Kingdom | military residence address | 21st December 1910 - 16th January 1911 | |
| HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Tientsin, departing Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 4th October 1912 - 4th November 1912 | |
| HM Troopship to destination of Plymouth, departing Hong Kong | Hong Kong | military residence address | 4th December 1914 - 12th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36326 | Welsh Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 36326 | Welsh Regiment Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 9903 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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