Identity
Title
Forenames
Robert AWMM
Surname
Armour AWMM
Ingoa
Also known as
Service number
71387 AWMM
Gender
Iwi
Hapū
Waka
Rohe
Religion
Civilian life
Birth
Date of birth
Place of birth
Birth notes
Address before enlistment
WW2 1943 AWMM 71 Jacksons Rd., Lyttelton AWMM
Post war occupation
Next of kin on embarkation
WW2 Mrs A. E. Armour (m.) 71 Jacksons Rd., Lyttelton AWMM
Relationship status
Service
Medals and Awards
Military Medal (MM) AWMM 9 December 1943
AWMM 'From 28 September to 2 October 1943 Private Armour acted as Company to bear on the dozer and operator. Sapper Armstrong took cover in some nearby trees and waited until the enemy retired when he returned to his machine and continued work although intermittent mortar-fire continued. The work was completed before first light enabling tanks and supporting arms to get forward. Throughout the whole operation Sapper Armstrong showed the greatest devotion to duty and the successful passage of supporting arms was entirely due to his courage and complete disregard for his personal safety.'. (Source: The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Apihai, Charles Titirahi. (Ref. WO 373/25/220). Military Medal. London Gazatte, December 1943, p. 5373
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Liberation Repatriation
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POW serial number
Death
Death
7 June 1946 AWMM
Age 27 AWMM
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Date of death
Age at death
Place of death
Cause of death
Death notes
Cemetery
Lyttelton Catholic and Public (including RSA) Cemetery, Reserve Terrace, Lyttelton, New Zealand AWMM
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Obituary
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Sources
External links
- 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the South West Pacific.' (London Gazette, 9 December 1943, p.5373.). Military Medal.
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36278/supplements/5373
Further Reference - 'From 28 September to 2 October 1943 Private Armour acted as Company to bear on the dozer and operator. Sapper Armstrong took cover in some nearby trees and waited until the enemy retired when he returned to his machine and continued work although intermittent mortar-fire continued. The work was completed before first light enabling tanks and supporting arms to get forward. Throughout the whole operation Sapper Armstrong showed the greatest devotion to duty and the successful passage of supporting arms was entirely due to his courage and complete disregard for his personal safety.'. (Source: The National Archives. Recommendation for Award for Apihai, Charles Titirahi. (Ref. WO 373/25/220). Military Medal.
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/Details?uri=D7361439
Further Reference - Portrait of Bob Armour painted by Allan Barns-Graham.
http://warart.archives.govt.nz/node/324
Further Reference
Documents
- Sutherland, J. (1989). Gallantry awards to New Zealanders in World War Two. Christchurch, N.Z.: Regal Medals. AWMM
- Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1942). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 7 (Embarkations from 1st January, 1942 to 31st March, 1942). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
Roll 7, p. 9 AWMM - Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. (1945). Nominal Roll Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force No. 10 (Embarkations from 1st January, 1943 to 31st March, 1943). Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMM
Roll 10, p.5 AWMM
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