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James Duncan Armstrong

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James Armstrong

Military Information

  • Date of enlistment:
  • Place of enlistment: Dundee
  • Service no: S/41593
  • Rank: Private
  • Service Occupation:
  • Awards:
  • Regiment/Service: Seaforth Highlanders
  • Unit/Ship: 1st/4th Battalion
  • Place of Death: France
  • Age at Death: 19
  • Date of Death: 21.04.1918
  • Burial Country: France
  • Cemetery: St. Venant-Robecq Road British Cemetery, Robecq
  • Grave/Mem Ref no: I.F.4.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth:
  • Place of Birth: Dundee
  • Address: 7 Tannadice St, Dundee
  • Occupation: Baker, J.D. Durkie, Hilltown, Dundee
  • Mother:

    Isabella Armstrong, 7 Tannadice St, Dundee

  • Father:

    John Armstrong, 7 Tannadice St, Dundee

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More about James Duncan Armstrong

Private James Armstrong, Seaforth Highlanders, who is reported to have been killed in action on 21st April, is the youngest son of the late Mr John Armstrong and Mrs Armstrong, 7 Tannadice Street.  Previous to enlistment deceased, who was in his nineteenth year, was employed as an apprentice baker with Mr J. D. Durkie, Hilltown.

Dundee Courier 29th May 1918

Additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell

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