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We remember Arthur Horatio Townend
We remember Arthur Horatio Townend
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Robert Forman Townend
Source:6173167
1885
1886
sibling
Rose Mary Townend
Source:6173167
27th June 1886
1888
birth
New Holland, Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:6171725
11th September 1888
1888
location
3 Turners Row, New Holland, Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6171725
11th September 1888
1891
location
41 Manchester Square, Barrow-upon-Humber, Linolnshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6173521
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Muriel Townend
Source:6173167
14th October 1895
1901
location
23 Wharton Street, Ordsall, East Retford, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6173167
31st March 1901
1909
employment
Postman
General Post Office
Retford, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:6173798
19th January 1909
1911
location
Stretton, Nr Oakham, Rutland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6173523
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Trumpeter
1715
Leicestershire Yeomanry
Source:4481368
2nd November 1914
1916
awards
Medaille Militaire
Other War Service Award
Source:6173973
24th February 1916
1917
marriage
Edith Hettie Barlow
Source:6173179
4th April 1917 - 4th March 1973
1917
location
3 Tunnel Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6173179
4th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
5th Field Survey Company then 5th Reserve Brigade
Source:4481368
23rd November 1917
1918
children
Marjorie Townend
Source:6173508
3rd September 1918
1918
location
4 Nelson Street, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester M13
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6173508
3rd September 1918
1921
children
Doris Mary Townend
Source:6173511
27th October 1921
1921
location
4 Nelson Street, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester M13
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6173511
27th October 1921
1925
children
Hilda Townend
Source:6173514
24th February 1925
1925
employment
Butcher and dairyman
Self-employed
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6173514
24th February 1925
1925
location
4 Nelson Street, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester M13
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6173514
24th February 1925
1937
employment
Butcher and dairyman
Self-employed
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6173781
24th March 1937
1937
location
214 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester M12
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6173781
24th March 1937
1949
location
4 Lytham Road, Manchester M19
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6173797
12th October 1949
1954
location
4 Lytham Road, Manchester M19
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6173791
28th February 1954
awards
Croix de guerre 1914 - 1918
Other War Service Award
Source:6173973
service
British Army
Trumpeter
255028
Corps of Hussars
Source:4481368
1973
location
Longford Care Home, 37 Edge Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6171741
4th March 1973
1973
death
Not War Related
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6171741
4th March 1973
burial
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6172833
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur Horatio |
| Initials | AH |
| Last Name | Townend |
| Source | 4481368 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester M12 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th March 1937 | |
| 23 Wharton Street, Ordsall, East Retford, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 3 Tunnel Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th April 1917 | |
| 3 Turners Row, New Holland, Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 11th September 1888 | |
| 4 Lytham Road, Manchester M19 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th October 1949 | |
| 4 Lytham Road, Manchester M19 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th February 1954 | |
| 4 Nelson Street, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester M13 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd September 1918 | |
| 4 Nelson Street, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester M13 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th October 1921 | |
| 4 Nelson Street, Chorlton-upon-Medlock, Manchester M13 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th February 1925 | |
| 41 Manchester Square, Barrow-upon-Humber, Linolnshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Longford Care Home, 37 Edge Lane, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 4th March 1973 | |
| Stretton, Nr Oakham, Rutland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 255028 | Corps of Hussars | Trumpeter | ||
| British Army | 1715 | Leicestershire Yeomanry | Trumpeter | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 5th Field Survey Company then 5th Reserve Brigade | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de guerre 1914 - 1918 | Other War Service Award | |
| Medaille Militaire | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Townend | daughter | 3rd September 1918 | |
| Doris Mary Townend | daughter | 27th October 1921 | |
| Hilda Townend | daughter | 24th February 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Ann Townend nee Walsh | mother | ||
| John Horatio Townend | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Forman Townend | brother | 1885 | |
| Rose Mary Townend | sister | 27th June 1886 | |
| Muriel Townend | sister | 14th October 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Hettie Barlow | wife | 4th April 1917 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-04 | Methodist |
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Birth certificate for Arthur Horatio TownendBirth certificate of Arthur Horatio Townend
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Death certificate for Arthur Horatio TownendCopy of death certificate for Arthur Horatio Townend as obtained from GROContributed by:
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Portrait of Arthur Horatio Townend #2Details of date and location not knownContributed by:
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Burial record for Arthur Horatio TownendDetails from Manchester City Council website of burial registration of Arthur Horatio TownendContributed by:
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Transcription of 1901 censusTranscription of 1901 census for Arthur Horatio TownendContributed by:
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Marriage certificate for Arthur Horatio TownendActual marriage certificate dated 4th April 1917Contributed by:
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Wedding of Arthur and Hettie TownendFamily wedding photograph for Arthur Horatio Townend and Edith Hettie Barlow dated 4th April 1917Contributed by:
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Freemason certificate for Arthur Horatio Townend.Certificate of admission of Arthur Horatio Townend into Empire Lodge, Salford (Lodge 3803) on 17th January 1923.Contributed by:
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Medals of Arthur Horatio TownendMedals awarded to Arthur Horatio Townend which are in the family collection.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth certificate for Arthur Horatio Townend | Paul27516 | |
| Death certificate for Arthur Horatio Townend | Paul27516 | |
| Portrait of Arthur Horatio Townend | Paul27516 | |
| Portrait of Arthur Horatio Townend #2 | Paul27516 | |
| Burial record for Arthur Horatio Townend | Paul27516 | |
| Transcription of 1901 census | Paul27516 | |
| Marriage certificate for Arthur Horatio Townend | Paul27516 | |
| Wedding of Arthur and Hettie Townend | Paul27516 | |
| Transcript of Census 1891 | Paul27516 | |
| Transcript of Census 1911 | Paul27516 | |
| Freemason certificate for Arthur Horatio Townend. | Paul27516 | |
| Medals of Arthur Horatio Townend | Paul27516 |
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