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William Armstrong

Private

Service No. 9196

Age 31

Died on 29 October 1914

Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL

West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Son of Robert and Agnes Armstrong, of Glenwherry, Ballymena; husband of Agnes Armstrong, of 10, Windsor Terrace, Ballymena, Co. Antrim.

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Robin Armstrong

Only 2 weeks in France kia 29/10/1914l Leaving behind wife and two infant children. Remembered by his grandson who he never knew

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Alison Quinn

For a distant family member, so brave to give that we might live. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember him.

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cherie shipway

For my 2nd great-uncle gone but never forgotten. you will be in our hearts forever .

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Robin Armstrong

k.i.a. 29/10/1914 100 years gone but not forgotten. From grandson he never knew

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William was a carpenter and worked on the Titanic like everyone did. When that work dried up, and war was declared, they all volunteered. He...

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