Armstrong, Martin, 1882-1974

Martin Donisthorpe Armstrong (1882-1974), was a prolific poet, novelist, and critic. His first collection of poetry, Exodus and Other Poems, was published in 1912. He enlisted to serve in the first World War and served as a private in the Artists' Rifles, obtained a commission in 1915 to the 8th (Middlesex) regiment, and in 1917 was sent to the French front, where he remained until the armistice. After his return to England he resumed his literary career. Armstrong died at his home in Sutton, near Pulborough, Sussex, on 24 February 1974.

From the description of [Collection of manuscript and related materials]. [1912-1918] (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 137341373

"Martin Donisthorpe Armstrong (1882-1974) was an English writer and poet, known for his stories. He was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and educated at Charterhouse and Pembroke College, Cambridge. He served in World War I in the British Army in France; he was included in the final Georgian Poetry anthology. He married in 1929 Canadian writer Jessie McDonald after she had divorced Conrad Aiken, making Armstrong the step-father of the young Joan Aiken. He appears in disguised form as a character in Conrad Aiken's Ushant." [from Wikipedia].

From the description of Poems and letters to J.W. Haines, 1924-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754864246