| Regimental number | 2432 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Baxter Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, H O Townsend, 25 Baxter Street, Coburg, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Army Corps Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: OBE Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |