Biography of Douglas James Stirling Armstrong

Major Douglas James Stirling Armstrong of the RAMC was born in Glasgow and attended the High School there. He studied at the University, graduating MB, ChB in 1938, and took his Diploma in Public Health in 1939.

Armstrong was commissioned as a hygiene specialist in the RAMC. He commanded the Field Hygiene Section in Malta from January 1941 until his death on 24 September 1942.

Summary

Douglas James Stirling Armstrong
Born 26 December 1915, Glasgow, Scotland.
Died 24 September 1942.
GU Degrees: BSc, 1935; MB ChB, 1938; DPH, 1940;
University Link: Graduate
Father's Details: William Hunter Stirling Armstrong; Physician
War Service: Major, Royal Army Medical Corps
Grave / Memorial: Pembroke Military Cemetery, Malta
View Commonwealth War Graves Commission record
Record last updated: 15th Dec 2007

Country Associations

Scotland
Place of Birth

Malta, No Region
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Graduate

WWII Roll of Honour

• View Douglas James Stirling Armstrong's entry in the Second World War Roll of Honour

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Douglas Armstrong