ORIGINAL AVENUE OF HONOUR NAME PLATE C.1929
Service number 21992
Gerald Mostyn Armytage was awarded on the 24thJune 1917 the Military Medal for bravery in the field. Gerald returned to Australia on the 23rdJuly 1919. Discharged on the 1stAugust 1919.
Gerald married Myrtle Mooreland Davis on the 20thDecember 1920. On the 28thJuly 1923 the Victory medal was forwarded to Gerald Armytage at his residence, “Glenronald”, Glenthompson, Victoria.
Nephew of Ada Armytage. Died in 1966 at Ballarat, Victoria. Buried in 1966 at Ballarat, Victoria.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (4thJanuary 1918)
“His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field to undermentioned soldier.
No 21992 Gunner GM Armytage.”
The above has been promulgated in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, No 219 of 20thDecember 1917.
| Name | ARMYTAGE, Gerald Mostyn |
| Service Number | 21992 |
| Rank | Gunner |
| Roll | 23 Howitzer Brigade & 1-10 Reinforcements & Brigade Ammunition Column (May 1916-February 1917) |
| Conflict | First World War 1914-1918 |
| Embarked | 20thMay 1916 |
| City | Melbourne |
| Ship | HMAT Medic A7 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birth Place | 6thDecember 1896, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Father | George Herbert Armytage, “Yarrala”, St Georges Road, Toorak, Victoria |
| Mother | Amelia Fanny Tyler |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Residence | St Georges Road, Toorak, Victoria |
| Enlisted | 3rdFebruary 1916 |
| Height | 5 feet, 6 ½ inches |
| Complexion | Fresh; Eyes- Blue; Hair- Black |