William Charles Gordon Armstrong
William Charles Gordon Armstrong | |
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| Born | 2 November 1865 Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 6 February 1951 (aged 85) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Buried | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1905-1920 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles) |
| Commands | 56th Battalion (Calgary), CEF |
William Charles Gordon Armstrong, was one of the "best known pioneers" in the early history of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Armstrong was a successful and influential real estate magnate, municipal politician, and military officer. He is chiefly remembered for organizing Calgary's first military unit, the Canadian Mounted Rifles, as well as organizing and commanding Calgary's first official infantry unit, the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles).