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We remember Henry Armstrong
We remember Henry Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Timothy Armstrong
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1871
1872
sibling
Peter Armstrong
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1872
1876
sibling
Jane Watt
Armstrong
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1876
1877
sibling
James Armstrong
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1877
1882
sibling
Mary Jane Welan
Armstrong
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1882
1886
sibling
William Thos Armstrong
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1886
1889
sibling
Elizabeth Brass
Armstrong
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1889
1892
sibling
Margt Bates
Armstrong
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1892
1895
1895
sibling
Edith Armstrong
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1895
1897
sibling
Alice Duffy
Armstrong
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1897
1901
dates
Age 6
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31st March 1901
1901
location
14 James Street, Stanley, Durham, England
United Kingdom
parents address
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31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9312999
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Rope Lad
Stanley Durham England
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
18 Railway Terrace, Stanley, Durham, England
United Kingdom
parents address
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2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 20
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24th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Northumberland Fusiliers
2/6th Bn
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24th April 1915 - 24th April 1916
1915
location
3 Aged Miners Home, Tanfield, Lee, Durham, England
United Kingdom
parents address
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24th April 1915
1916
dates
Age 21
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1916
1916
employment
Miner
Tanfield, Lea, Durham, England
United Kingdom
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25th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
32662
Machine Gun Corps
66th Coy
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25th April 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
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5th July 1916 - 16th November 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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27th August 1917 - 3rd January 1918
service
British Army
Private
32662
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
148th Coy
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1918
death
Killed in Action
West-Vlaanderen
United Kingdom
Source:7038423
Source:9313000
3rd January 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Belgium
VIII. C. 24.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 65028 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 James Street, Stanley, Durham, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 18 Railway Terrace, Stanley, Durham, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Aged Miners Home, Tanfield, Lee, Durham, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th April 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 2/6th Bn | |||
| British Army | 32662 | Machine Gun Corps | 66th Coy | Private | |
| British Army | 32662 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 148th Coy | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Henry Armstrong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Armstrong | brother | 1877 | |
| William Thos Armstrong | brother | 1886 | |
| Peter Armstrong | brother | 1872 | |
| Timothy Armstrong | brother | 1871 | |
| Jane Watt nee Armstrong | sister | 1876 | |
| Mary Jane Welan nee Armstrong | sister | 1882 | |
| Elizabeth Brass nee Armstrong | sister | 1889 | |
| Margt Bates nee Armstrong | sister | 1892 | |
| Edith Armstrong | sister | 1895 | |
| Alice Duffy nee Armstrong | sister | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-24 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | david37172 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Armstrong | Malcolm26684 |
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