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We remember Stephen Hughes Armstrong
We remember Stephen Hughes Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
George Armstrong
Source:9060928
26th October 1881
1883
sibling
Maggie Armstrong
Source:9060928
2nd May 1883
1884
sibling
Ellen Armstrong
Source:9060928
26th September 1884
1886
sibling
Lily Armstrong
Source:9060928
11th February 1886
1889
sibling
Thomas Armstrong
Source:9060928
8th September 1889
1891
sibling
John Armstrong
Source:9060928
5th October 1891
1893
sibling
Mary Armstrong
Source:9060928
29th August 1893
1895
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9060928
31st March 1901
1901
location
23 Chipchase Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9060928
1901 - 1914
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9060977
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Blacksmith
Middlesbrough
United Kingdom
Source:9060977
1911
1911
location
23 Chipchase Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9060977
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:67372
13th May 1915 - 13th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Shoeing Smith
96365
Royal Field Artillery
"B" Battery
Source:7040232
13th November 1917
enlistment
Thornaby
United Kingdom
Source:9062235
service
British Army
Driver
96365
Royal Field Artillery
Source:67372
service
British Army
Source:7040232
1917
death
Source:7040232
13th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
E.8
Source:7040232
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stephen Hughes |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 9060898 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Chipchase Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 23 Chipchase Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 96365 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 96365 | Royal Field Artillery | "B" Battery | Shoeing Smith |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Armstrong | mother | ||
| John Armstrong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Armstrong | brother | 26th October 1881 | |
| Maggie Armstrong | sister | 2nd May 1883 | |
| Ellen Armstrong | sister | 26th September 1884 | |
| Lily Armstrong | sister | 11th February 1886 | |
| Thomas Armstrong | brother | 8th September 1889 | |
| John Armstrong | brother | 5th October 1891 | |
| Mary Armstrong | sister | 29th August 1893 |
Media
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Stephen, Mary, Jack and Betsey RogerThis is a group photo of Stephen with his sister Mary, his brother Jack and Jack's future wife, Betsey.Contributed by:
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The Armstrong family at 23 Chichase StreetThis is a group photo of John and Sarah Armstrong and their family. Standing from left to right:Steve, George, Nellie, John,Tom and Jack. Seated from left to right: Lily, Meggie, Sarah and MaryContributed by:
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Stephen Armstrong Memorial in Linthorpe CemeteryA photo of the memorial stone erected in Linthorpe Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Grave of SS S H Armstrong, RFA - AdinkerkeThe grave of Shoeing Smith S H Armstrong 96365, "B" Battery. 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery who died on the 13 November 1917. Location: Adinkerke Military Cemetery, Belgium - Ref: E.8Contributed by:
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Gunners getting an 18-pounder into positionRoyal Field Artillery gunners getting an 18-pounder gun into a new position near Athies l'Abbayette, April 1917. A stack of shells can be seen on the left of the photograph.Contributed by:
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John125158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John125158 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John125158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD extract of GRO Birth Index Dec 1895 | John125158 | |
| The History of the 9th (Scottish) Division, 1914-1919 | John125158 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Armstrong | John125158 | |
| Stephen Armstrong | John125158 | |
| Stephen Armstrong | John125158 | |
| Stephen, Mary, Jack and Betsey Roger | John125158 | |
| The Armstrong family at 23 Chichase Street | John125158 | |
| Stephen Armstrong Memorial in Linthorpe Cemetery | John125158 | |
| Grave of SS S H Armstrong, RFA - Adinkerke | John125158 | |
| Gunners getting an 18-pounder into position | John125158 |
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Stories
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