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Armstrong, G.K., Stkr., 1918

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

G.K. Armstrong
Stoker R.N.R. 48125
H.M.S. "Humber"
27th October 1918, age 28.

At rest.

George Kemp was the son of Matthew and Margaret of Newcastle upon Tyne. He may have died from the flu pandemic which struck the ships stationed in Greece.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson

George Kemp Armstrong is remembered at Elswick on E35.10 and on our List of Ships’ crews.


The CWGC entry for Stoker Armstrong

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk