William John Lawrence Armitstead

Madras War Cemetery Chennai, India

William (John, Lawrence) Armitstead.

Personal Details:

Born in Malpas, baptised on 24th October 1909.

Son of the Rev Lawrence and Mrs Mary Elizabeth Armitstead.

William was a chartered accountant and stockbroker living in Wollerton, Market Drayton.

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Military Details:

Regiment:           Royal Artillery.

Rank:                 Major.

Serial Number:   75313  

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Record of Death:

Died in India on 20th March 1944 as the result of a snake bite. Aged 34.

Buried in Madras War Cemetery Chennai, India. 8. A. 4.

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Further information:

William's father was Rector of Malpas between 1904 and 1936.

In his Secondary Unit, Regiment role was Adjutant at H.Q., 14th Indian Army Division.

William was acting Lieutenant Colonel at the time of his death.