| Regimental number | 2498 |
| Place of birth | Kerang Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Mologa East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Townsend, Mologa East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 60th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/77/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
