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214337 Pte. Richard Armstrong British Army 4th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment from:Jarrow (d.26th March 1918) Richard Armstrong served with the 4th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. Aged 31 he died 26th March 1918. He was the son of Robert and Sarah Armstrong of St. Paul's Terrace West Pelton and Husband of Ada Armstrong (nee Archbold) of 19 Park Road Jarrow. On the 1911 census Richard Armstrong is listed as age 24 Timekeeper above ground in Coalmine living with his parents Robert and Sarah Armstrong at St. Paul's Terrace, West Pelton. Richard was born in West Pelton, lived in Jarrow and enlisted Chester le Street. He is remembered on the Pozieres Memorial. Additional Information: Two days later Richard's parents would receive information their other son Joseph Armstrong also had lost his life, from influenza at Armstrong Military Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. John Armstrong Reply Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**