Regimental number | 26/8 |
Occupation | Bank clerk |
Next of kin | Father, Walter Armstrong, 126 Britomart Street, Berhampore, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of his platoon. He established a forward post with great skill, afterwards taking command of his company and re-establishing several posts which had been driven out. He made personal reconnaissances under heavy fire, although at one time rendered unconscious by the explosion of a heavy shell.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 22 |
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