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Donald Keith Armstrong (1896–1917)

Donald Keith, son of Mr William Armstrong of Arrandoovong, Branxholme was killed in action on 6th ins. The deceased, who was educated at Scotch College, was in his twenty-first year. He left with 29th Battery, Australian Field Artillery.

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'Armstrong, Donald Keith (1896–1917)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/armstrong-donald-keith-1504/text1508, accessed 12 September 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1896
Branxholme, Victoria, Australia

Death

6 August, 1917 (aged ~ 21)
Belgium

Cause of Death

killed in action

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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