| Regimental number | 3479 |
| Place of birth | Paddington, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 37 Pittwater Road, Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.4 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Francis Charles Townend, 37 Pittwater Road, Manly, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 54th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3479A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Euripides', 30 January 1918; discharged (underage), Sydney, 22 March 1918. Medal: British War Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TOWNEND Leslie Hamilton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
