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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
Frank Arnold Armstrong
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28th December 1890
1916
employment
Farmer
Australia
Source:9470329
3rd January 1916
1916
enlistment
Toowoomba
Australia
Source:9470329
3rd January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
18
11th Depot Battalion Enoggera
Source:9470329
2nd February 1916 - 14th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
18
14th Light Horse Regiment
A Squadron
Source:9470329
15th March 1916 - 7th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Mumps/Parotitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9470329
5th July 1916 - 29th July 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
18
52nd Battalion
Source:9470329
7th September 1916 - 15th August 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9470329
21st March 1917 - 28th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound upper right forearm near elbow
Hospital/Institution
Source:9470329
24th April 1918 - 24th June 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
18
42nd Battalion
Source:9470329
16th August 1918 - 2nd October 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
18
15th Battalion
Source:9470329
3rd October 1918 - 27th May 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9470329
27th May 1919
1936
marriage
Janet Maude Greer
Source:9615945
8th April 1936
1962
death
Not War Related
Ipswich
Australia
Source:9470375
Source:9615945
14th April 1962
burial
Willow Bank
Australia
Source:9470375
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil Vincent |
| Initials | CV |
| Last Name | Armstrong |
| Source | 8145379 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 18 | 11th Depot Battalion Enoggera | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 18 | 14th Light Horse Regiment | A Squadron | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 18 | 52nd Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 18 | 42nd Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 18 | 15th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Armstrong | father | ||
| Ellen Hewlett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Arnold Armstrong | brother | 28th December 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Maude Greer | wife | 8th April 1936 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-03 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-03 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Government Births Deaths Marriages Divorces | Gary3194 | |
| Billion Graves Cecil Vincent Armstrong | Gary3194 | |
| The Family Tree for the Descendants of John Armstrong | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Vincent Armstrong | Gary3194 | |
| 14th Australian Light Horse Regiment A Squadron | Gary3194 |
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