| Surname: | Armstrong |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/2786 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 25/3/1916. Born Currock, Cumberland and resided at Sackfoot, Gretna, Carlise and later 67 Sanbeck Road, Carlisle. Formerly a Police Constable. Enlisted 17/11/1915. Embarked Southampton on SS Teviot 23/3/1916, 30/3/1916 Rouen, 7/4/1916 Havre, 22/4/1916 1 Army. 6/7/1918 5 Army, 5/4/1919 Rhine Army. Discharged class Z reserve 27/8/1919. Served Home 17/11/15 to 24/3/16, France 25/3/16 to 29/7/19, Home 30/7/19 to 27/8/19, Class Z Reserve 28/8/19. Robert Armstrong. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: FIRST ARMY ROUTINE ORDER NO 942 Page: FIRST ARMY NO MP/98 May 13, 1917) |
| Citation: | France. First Army Routine Order No.942 - Act of Courage, d/-9-5-1917. The General Officer Commanding wishes to express his appreciation of the following Act of Courage on the part of No. P/2786, L/Cpl. R. Armstrong, Military Foot Police:-At about 12-45pm on 20th April, 1917, at Bruay, a horse attached to a two-wheeled cart bolted up the Rue Nationale. Lce. -Cpl. Armstrong seized the reins near the horse's head, and after being dragged about 20 yards, brought the runaway to a standstill. By his prompt action Lce.-Cpl. Armstrong no doubt averted an accident as there was a considerable amount of traffic on the road. A record of the above will be made in the Regimental Conduct Sheet of L/Cpl. R. Armstrong in accordance with para. 1919 (XIV), King's RegulationsP G Twining, Major-General, DA & QMG, First Army. Lt/Col J A Sullivan Provost Marshal, First Army. |
