Thursday 18 January 2007

Lance-Corporal Gibson Armstrong

Born on 3 October 1893 in Carleton County, Ontario - son of Mrs. H.W. Armstrong, RR #2 Edwards, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as civil servant, single, not now a member of the militia, previously a member of the 2nd Field Battery, Canadian Artillery, for one year, height of 5 feet 10.5 inches, chest of 37 inches, ruddy complexion, hazel eyes, brown hair, Presbyterian.

Joined the 38th Battalion on 2 March 1915 (number 410528) - taken on the strength of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion in France on 25 August 1915 - wounded on 13 June 1916 - wounded on 3 May 1917 - wounded on 6 November 1917.

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