| Surname: | Armstrong |
| Initials: | J S |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/15599 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/1/17 to 22/10/17. 1/7/1916 enlisted as Pte. 3 Royal Welsh Fusiliers. No. 48944, age 24.6 years, occupation Colliery Banksman, born Dearham, Cleveland, 10/6/1918 transferred to MFP, Served under APM 5 Mersey Defence Area, Liverpool, 1/10/11918 transferred to P Army Reserve. Served Home 11/12/1915, Army Reserve 12/12/1915 to 29/6/1916, Home 30/6/1916 to 16/1/1917, BEF 17/1/1917 to 26/10/1917, Home 27/10/19197 to 30/9/1919, P Army Reserve 1/10/19198 to 14/12/1918, employed at Allendale Coal Company, Clifton, Cumberland. Issued with Armlet No. 22792 and AFW 3208 (copy) from 34 RD Recruiting Area , Recruiting Officer. 24/12/1914 marries Sarah Whitehead Spinster at Lancaster. Info from Pension Index Cards:- Armstrong, Joseph S, MFP, P/15599, L/Cpl, 30/9/1918 discharged, born 1891, married, address: School House, Seaton, Workington, Cumberland, disability GSW right thumb, accident att. Also Card: Armstrong, R C C, Joseph Selkirk, MFP P/15599, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 48944, 30/9/1918, 2/MA/1551, SFT 1151, School House Seaton, Cumberland. Stamp: Ad 16/10/1918 at 8/3d from 1/10/1918 to 31/12/1918 Chelsea No. VV501667, received 15/10/1918. Joseph Selkirk Armstrong. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/126 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B91863. Enlisted 11/12/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 27years 6months. Served abroad. |