| Regimental number | 2217 |
| Place of birth | Helensburg, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Samuel Townsend, , Granville, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Light Trench Mortar Battery, 7th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
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| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boorara', 6 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 26 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment) Sydney, 27 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TOWNSEND William Stimson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
