Born on 11 March 1891 in Toronto, Ontario - son of William John Armstrong, Toronto, Ontario - attestation form notes trade as sheet metal worker, single, not now nor previously a member of the military, height of 5 feet 5.25 inches, chest of 37.5 inches, dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair, Church of England.
Joined the 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion - transferred to the 38th Battalion on 21 June 1915 (number 410673) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 24 or 25 August 1917 - invalided to England on 2 September 1917.
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