Henry James ARMSTRONG

ARMSTRONG, Henry James

Service Number: 27952
Enlisted: 5 November 1940, Adelaide
Last Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Last Unit: School of Administration (RAAF)
Born: Victor Harbour, SA, 18 August 1910
Home Town: Victor Harbor, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Not yet discovered
Died: 13 January 2004, aged 93 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered
Cemetery: Not yet discovered
Memorials: Victor Harbor WW2 Roll of Honour
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World War 2 Service

5 Nov 1940: Involvement 27952
5 Nov 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 27952, School of Administration (RAAF), Adelaide
5 Nov 1940: Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Leading Aircraftman, 27952
5 Nov 1945: Discharged

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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Harry was born at Victor Harbor on 18 August 1910, the eldest of three children of William James ARMSTRONG and Maude Kathleen ARMSTRONG (nee NIELSEN). On 8 August 1033 he married Veronica Ruth HALLION; they had was one child when Harry enlisted in the RAAF on 5 November 1940. At this time we do not have a copy of his service file for detailed information about his service. We do know he served overseas in the Southwest Pacific campaign. At some time he was promoted to corporal, but the National Archives of Australia index indicates a court martial took place at No 4 Initial Training School (ITS), Mt Breckan, Victor Harbor in August 1944 and his rank was reduced to Leading Aircraftman (LAC).

Harry served his remaining time in the service at the School of Administration and was demobilised on 5 November 1945. He died on 13 January 2004.

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