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Feb 11, 1896
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Born in Perth, Ontario
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Nov 7, 1914
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Attested into the 21st Battalion in
Kingston, Ontario
Ø Number 59020 (temporary number 387)
Ø Next of kin given as Mrs. Duke, mother, Perth, Ontario
o His mother’s name is also spelled Luck and Luke in the file
Ø Previous occupation given as Labourer
Ø Previous military experience given as 2 years with the 42nd
Regiment, Canadian Militia
Ø Religion given as Church of England
Ø Assigned to “D” Company
o This was later reorganized into “B” Company
The battalion trained in the Kingston area over
the winter 1914-15 with headquarters in the Kingston Armouries.
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May 6, 1915
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Embarked the RMS Metagama in Montreal, Quebec
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May 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Devonport, England and the
battalion proceeded to the West Sandling Camp near Hythe, Kent to continue training
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Sep 14, 1915
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Embarked the St. Seiriol in Folkestone
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Sep 15, 1915
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Disembarked in Boulogne, France and the
battalion proceeded to St. Omer. For a period
of time he was employed as a Batman to Lieut Inderwick.
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Mar 16, 1916
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Awarded 21 days Field Punishment #1 for refusing
to obey an order and using obscene language
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Sep 16, 1916
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During the fighting on the Somme, near
Courcelette, Private Armstrong received a severe wound to his left knee and was evacuated
to the No. 4 CFA (Canadian Field Ambulance) for first aid.
He was transported the same day to the Division Rest Station at the No. 3 CCS
(Casualty Clearing Station) for further treatment
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Sep 18, 1916
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Transferred via the
No. 25 AT (Ambulance Train) and admitted to the No. 23 General Hospital for further
treatment
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Sep 30, 1916
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Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent Depot in
Etaples
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Oct 2, 1916
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Discharged to Base Details at the CBD (Canadian
Base Depot) in the Rouelles Camp, Havre
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Oct 6, 1916
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Left the CBD to join the battalion
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Oct 9, 1916
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Rejoined the 21st Battalion in
Fieffes, north of Amiens
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Nov 29, 1916
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Granted 10 days leave
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Dec 9, 1916
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Rejoined the battalion from leave
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Jun 22, 1917
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Proceeded to the 2nd Divisional
School at the 2nd Training Battalion as a Batman for Major Bowerbank
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Aug 12, 1917
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Rejoined the battalion with Major Bowerbank
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Aug 21, 1917
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Proceeded on a course (not specified) at the 2nd
Training Battalion
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Aug 25, 1917
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Rejoined the battalion from course
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Jan 11, 1918
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TOS the CCRC (Canadian Corps Reinforcement
Centre) in Calonne Ricouart, France
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Jan 30, 1918
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Admitted to the No. 58 CCS with a diagnosis that
reads VDS (Venereal Disease Syphilis)
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Feb 1, 1918
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Transferred via the No. 24 AT and admitted to
the No. 51 General Hospital
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Mar 6, 1918
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Transferred to the No. 6 Convalescent
Depot
Placed under a stoppage of pay at the rate of 50
cents per day and loss of Field Allowance for the 34 days he was in hospital as punishment
for contracting the VDS
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Apr 4, 1918
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Classified as TB (Temporary Base) meaning that
he is restricted to base duty only and discharged to the CIBD (Canadian Infantry Base
Detail) for light duties in Etaples
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Apr 9, 1918
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Reclassified A, meaning that he is fit for full
duty
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Apr 19, 1918
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Proceeded to the CCRC in Calonne Ricouart and
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Jun 8, 1918
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While with the CC Rein C, the unit moved to
Aubin St. Vaast and he was TOS their strength there
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Jun 9, 1918
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Transferred to the EORD (Eastern Ontario
Regimental Depot) in Seaford
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Feb 24, 1919
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Transferred to England and posted to the EORD in
Seaford
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Mar 8, 1919
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Transferred to the 6th Reserve
Battalion in Seaford
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Apr 10, 1919
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Posted to MD#3 in Kinmel Park, Rhyl pending
return to Canada
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May 3, 1919
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Embarked the SS Mauretania in Southampton
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May 9, 1919
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Disembarked in Halifax, Nova Scotia and
proceeded to Ottawa, Ontario
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May 12, 1919
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Discharged from the CEF in Ottawa, Ontario
Ø Rank on discharge Private
Ø War Service Badge Class “A” issued number 190196
Ø Proposed residence on discharge Perth, Ontario
Following his discharge the 1914-15 Star, British
War Medal and Victory Medals were sent to him at Perth, Ontario
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