John Armstrong (bishop of Bermuda)

The Rt Rev John Armstrong CB, OBE was the fourth Bishop of Bermuda.[1] Born on 4 October 1905 and educated at Durham School and Australian College of Theology,[2] he was ordained in 1932.[3] A Chaplain to the Royal Navy he eventually rose to be Chaplain of the Fleet from 1960[4] to 1963 when he was elevated to the Episcopate.[5] He died on 30 December 1992.

Church of England titles
Preceded by
Frederick Darrell Bunt
Chaplain of the Fleet
1960 –1963
Succeeded by
Raymond William Richardson
Preceded by
Anthony Lewis Elliott Williams
Bishop of Bermuda
1963 –1970
Succeeded by
Eric Joseph Trapp

Notes

  1. ^ Memories of Armstrong
  2. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  3. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1940-41 Oxford, OUP, 1941
  4. ^ The Times, Monday, Feb 15, 1960; pg. 19; Issue 54695; col C Appointments In The Forces: Royal Navy
  5. ^ Ecclesiastical News New Bishop Of Bermuda The Times Friday, Jan 11, 1963; pg. 12; Issue 55596; col D