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We remember D'urban Victor Armstrong
We remember D'urban Victor Armstrong
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:7546237
26th July 1897
awards
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9430290
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Source:7546237
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
151st Squadron
Source:9430290
1918
death
Died in a flying accident 2 days after war ended.
France
Source:9430290
13th November 1918
burial
Somme
France
VI. D. 9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | D'urban Victor |
| Initials | DV |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 7546237 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | |||||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 151st Squadron | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Armstrong | mother | ||
| George Shearer Armstrong | father |
Media
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Captain D'urban Victor ArmstrongCaptain D'urban Victor Armstrong, famous First World War pilot.
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Ken144830 -
Extract from General Smuts' Speech 26-Aug-1919This is an extract of a speech given in Durban, South Africa, by General Smuts, South African Minister of Defence. In his speech, he pays tribute to the many Natal men who served during the First World War, and particularly mentions the heroism of Captain Armstrong.Contributed by:
Ken144830
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Officers 1912-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ken144830 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia entry for D'Urban Armstrong | Ken144830 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain D'urban Victor Armstrong | Ken144830 | |
| Extract from General Smuts' Speech 26-Aug-1919 | Ken144830 |
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