| Regimental number | 1894 |
| Place of birth | Crewe England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mahogany Creek, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Father, Richd Townsend, Cold Norton, near Stane, Staffs, England |
| Enlistment date | 30 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 17 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 16 December 1918 |
