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William Armstrong (footballer)

William Louther Armstrong (19 April 1892 – 12 March 1968) was a qualified medical practitioner and an Australian rules footballer.

Family

The son of William Louther Armstrong (1860-1936), and Catherine Armstrong (1868-1941), née Anstey, William Louther Armstrong was born at Albert Park, Victoria on 19 April 1892.

He married Nita Elizabeth Hunter (1890-1973) on 14 November 1918.

Education

He attended Wesley College.

Football

Armstrong only played one season of Victorian Football League football, in 1911 for University. He played only three games in his short career, and was an ex-Wesley College player.

Military service

He served in the First AIF.

Medical practitioner

After leaving the army he worked for many years in Shepparton as a medical practitioner.

Notes

References

  • Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2002), The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne: Crown Content.

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