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We remember William Armstrong
We remember William Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
service
British Army
Private
11317
Scots Guards
2nd
Source:9533570
1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9533570
March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:66416
17th March 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded twice
Hospital/Institution
Source:9533601
28th March 1918
employment
Foreman Gardener
Marquis of Breadalbane
United Kingdom
Source:9533570
marriage
Agnes W. Davie
Source:9534996
1949
death
Acton, London
United Kingdom
Source:9534996
10th April 1949
sibling
Alexander Armstrong
Source:9533560
sibling
Robert Armstrong
Source:9533560
sibling
Hugh Armstrong
Source:9533601
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 66416 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11317 | Scots Guards | 2nd | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Armstrong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Armstrong | brother | ||
| Robert Armstrong | brother | ||
| Hugh Armstrong | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes W. Davie | wife |
Media
Media
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3 Stirling Brothers Serving - 1916Newspaper article from the Stirling Observer, dated 7-Nov-1916, concerning the 3 sons of Mr A. Armstrong who served during the First World War.
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Three Stirling Brothers Serving - William – 1916This is an extract on William Armstrong from a newspaper article "Three Stirling Brothers Serving", published in the Stirling Observer on 7-Nov-1916.Contributed by:
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Death of brother Hugh Armstrong - 1918This transcript from the Stirling Journal dated 28-Mar-1918 announces that William's brother Hugh was killed in action in France on 16-Mar-1918. It is included here because it mentions that William has been wounded twice.Contributed by:
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Private William Armstrong - Scots GuardsPrivate William Armstrong, in uniform of the Scots Guards during the First World War.
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Newspaper Death Announcement - William ArmstrongThis unknown newspaper cutting from our family collection announces the death of William Armstrong.Contributed by:
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A Local Wrestler's Success At The Front - 1915This newspaper article was published in the Stirling Observer on 17-Aug-1915, and describes a wrestling challenge match won by Private William Armstrong of the Scots Guards.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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Stirling Brothers Serving - 1916 | Ken144830 | |
| Three Stirling Brothers Serving - William – 1916 | Ken144830 | |
| Death of brother Hugh Armstrong - 1918 | Ken144830 | |
| Private William Armstrong - Scots Guards | Ken144830 | |
| Newspaper Death Announcement - William Armstrong | Ken144830 | |
| A Local Wrestler's Success At The Front - 1915 | Ken144830 |
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