1014648
- TitleArmstrong family papers, 1918
- Creator
- Call numberMLMSS 8831
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
1918 - Type of material
- Reference code1014648
- Issue CopyDigitised : 2014
- Physical Description0.05 metres of textual material (1 box)
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
John Victor Armstrong was born in June 1899 in Cooper's Shoot on the N.S.W. north coast. He enlisted at Lismore, N.S.W. age 18 in July 1916 and embarked from Sydney on board HMAT Benalla on November 9, 1916. He served in the 5th reinforcement of the 39th Battalion. He was wounded in action in France on June 9, 1918 and was reported to have 'very little hope of recovery'. He did recover, and was returned to Australia on the HT Takada December 24, 1918. He spent the remainder of his working life farming at Cooper's Shoot and raising four children with his wife Grace. He died in September 1967. - Scope and ContentPrivate Armstrong's diary, kept while he was a member of the 39th Battalion, A.I.F. Includes description of voyage from Australia to England onboard the Benalla, his time in London and experiences in action in the war zone.
A photocopied letter from Private Armstrong to his family in Australia regarding his wounds and recovery in England
5 photocopied letters from Sister J. Gray to Private Armstrong's father keeping him informed of his son's injuries
Photograph of Private Armstrong in London after his recovery from being wounded in France, 1918 - Copying ConditionsCopyright status:: In copyright
Copyright holder:: assignee of John Victor Armstrong<br>
Rights and Restrictions Information:: It is your responsibility to seek permission from the copyright holder<br>
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder - Finding AidsRead the transcript here: acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2013/D18290/a7172.htm
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