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We remember Luke Townend
We remember Luke Townend
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Annie E Townend
Source:8723373
1878
1880
sibling
George Townend
Source:8723373
1880
1882
sibling
Esther Townend Later Milner
Source:8723371
1882
1884
sibling
Tom Townend
Source:8723409
1884
1886
1890
sibling
Charles H Townend
Source:8723409
1890
1891
location
49 Doncaster & Saltersbrook Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8723409
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
John Townend
Source:8723407
1895
1901
location
49 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8723407
31st March 1901
1911
location
18 Garden Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8723376
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Alice Whittle
Source:8723371
15th August 1912 - 5th August 1916
1913
children
Phoebe Townend
Source:8723371
23rd May 1913
1914
children
Richard Townend
Source:8723394
1914
1914
employment
Miner
United Kingdom
Source:8723371
1914
1914
dates
Age 27
Source:8723371
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
12744
York and Lancaster Regiment
7th (Service) Battalion
Source:8723371
2nd September 1914 - 5th August 1916
1914
location
76 Castle Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8723371
2nd September 1914
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell whilst digging in the trenches. Another man was killed at the same time.
Somme
France
Source:7384084
Source:8723364
5th August 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7384084
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Luke |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Townend |
| Source | 4481602 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Garden Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 49 Doncaster & Saltersbrook Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 49 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 76 Castle Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12744 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 7th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Townend | daughter | 23rd May 1913 | |
| Richard Townend | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe | mother | ||
| George Richard Townend | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie E Townend | sister | 1878 | |
| George Townend | brother | 1880 | |
| Esther Townend later Milner | sister | 1882 | |
| John Townend | brother | 1895 | |
| Charles H Townend | brother | 1890 | |
| Tom Townend | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Whittle | wife | 15th August 1912 |
Media
Media
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Luke Townend Barnsley Chronicle 1916An older man in uniform, his hat is not set straight, it bears a recognisable York & Lancs cap badge. He seems to have a moustache. From Barnsley Chronicle 2 September 1916 (thanks to Barnsley Archives).
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FreeBMD birth index entrySnip showing births of two children surname Townend, mother's maiden name Whittle.Contributed by:
Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the ParishMore about Barnsley - St John's Barebones, Memorial Tablet (BAR32) and Men from the Parish
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Barnsley - The Rest of the SommeMore about Barnsley - The Rest of the Somme
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Cemetery Burial Records | Linda571 | |
| Marriage Register from Barnsley, St Mary's | Linda571 | |
| Baptism Register from St Mary's Barnsley on Ancestry | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Townend Barnsley Chronicle 1916 | Linda571 | |
| FreeBMD birth index entry | Linda571 |
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