About Les Armstrong
Lived 1887 – 1964 (aged 77). Les Armstrong was an australian rules football player.
James Leslie Armstrong (16 June 1887 – 4 December 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football Armstrong, a defender, came to Geelong from the Mercantile Football Club. He was used mostly in the back pocket and as a half back flanker. Durable, he put together 91 consecutive games from 1909 to 1913.
Military service During World War II he served in the Volunteer Defence Corps, enlisting in Frankston in 1942.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Armstrong?
Australian rules footballer (1887-1964)
When was Les Armstrong born?
Les Armstrong was born on 16 June 1887 in Geelong.
When did Les Armstrong die?
Les Armstrong died on 4 December 1964 in Frankston.
What was Les Armstrong's occupation?
Les Armstrong was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Armstrong. https://biography.guide/les-armstrong/
MLA: "Les Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-armstrong/.
Chicago: "Les Armstrong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-armstrong/.
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