Regimental number | 2681 |
Place of birth | Beechworth Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Rail clerk |
Address | Mentone, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, T H Townsend, Latrobe Street, Mentone, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations North East of BELLICOURT between 29th September and 1st October 1918. This N.C.O. did excellent in running and maintaining telephone lines both to Brigade and Forward Companies, also the the Battalions on right and left flanks, thus enabling two Brigades to keep in touch with their Units. With another signaller he worked continuously during the whole of the operations repairing and maintaining the lines under heavy fire. His work was of the utmost value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in the 2nd World War as a Lieutenant and was attached at H.2. in the Troop movements. |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |