William Reynolds ARMSTRONG

27 April 1917

SKIPTON'S ROLL OF HONOUR - PRIVATE JAMES WATSON GARWOOD

Private James Watson Garwood, one of the two soldier sons of Mr. John Garwood, 73 Keighley Road, Skipton, was killed while asleep in his dugout by the bursting of a shell on April 12th - 13th. Before enlisting in the West Riding Regiment a month after the outbreak of war, he was a weaver at Alexandra Shed (Mr. S.H. Walton's), and was an earnest worker in connection with the Gargrave Road Primitive Methodist Church, being closely associated with the Christian Endeavour Society. He was 22 years of age and had been at the Front about two years, having been wounded twice, the last time in June last year. He only returned to the Front six weeks ago. Mr. Garwood's other son, Corpl. Daniel Garwood, is serving at the Front with the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Corpl. Wilfred Turnbull and Corporal W.R. Armstrong, two Skipton soldiers and 'pals' of deceased, have written the bereaved family expressing their sympathy and testifying to the deceased's work as a soldier and his character as a man and a 'pal'.

10 May 1918

Corporal William Armstrong, Skipton

Corporal William R. Armstrong, West Riding Regiment, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George William Armstrong, 22 George Street, Skipton, has, we are sorry to learn, died at No. 10 Casualty Clearing Station, France, from wounds received in action.

In a letter of sympathy to the parents, a Chaplain says that Corporal Armstrong was only able to give his home address and to send his love to his father and mother before he passed away, and adds:- "I took the service at the graveside and a cross will mark his grave. May you find some consolation in your grief in the thought that he gave the supreme offering of his life to help to overthrow the forces of tyranny and to win liberty for the world."

Corporal Armstrong, who was 24 years of age, enlisted in September 1914, and had been in France three years. He was formerly a loomer and twister for Messrs S. Farey and Sons, Skipton, and was a member of the Skipton Congregational Church, where a memorial service was held on Sunday evening, conducted by the Rev. L.H. Gaunt. The large congregation included members of the Skipton Mission Band.

Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong have another son in the Army - Private Henry Armstrong, North Staffordshire Regiment, who has been wounded in the back by shrapnel and is in hospital in France.

02 May 1919

ARMSTRONG - In loving memory of Corporal W. R. Armstrong, of the 1/6th Duke of Wellington's, who died of wounds received in action on April 29th, 1918, aged 24 years.

This day brings back sad memories
Of one who is called to rest;
And those who think of him today
Are those who loved him best.

From his loving Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 22 George Street, Skipton.

30 April 1920

ARMSTRONG - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Cpl. W. R. Armstrong, who died of wounds in France, April 29th, 1918.

We think of him in silence,
But not with outward show.
For the heart that mourns sincerely
Mourns silently and low.

From his loving Father and Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 22 George Street, Skipton.

29 April 1921

ARMSTRONG - In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Corporal W. R. Armstrong, who died April 29th, 1918.

"Only those who have loved and lost can understand."

From Father, Mother, Brothers and Sisters, 22 George Street.