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We remember Frederick Townsend
We remember Frederick Townsend
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1915
enlistment
Arklow
Ireland
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28th November 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4483139
24th May 1917 - 5th September 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:4483139
9th August 1917
1920
employment
Finishing Manager
Davis and Sons Dyers and Cleaners Ltd
West London
United Kingdom
Source:4483139
1920 - 1965
1921
marriage
Mabel Townsend
Source:4483139
1921
1921
location
London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:4483139
1921 - 1983
1922
marriage
Mabel Townsend
Source:4483139
15th April 1922
1924
children
Desmond Townsend
Source:4483139
8th April 1924
1932
children
Douglas Townsend
Source:4483139
16th February 1932
service
British Army
Private
25184
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Source:4483139
service
British Army
Private
M/403043
Army Service Corps
Source:4483139
1990
death
Not War Related
After wife died lived opn own until he was 85, then suffered from dementia and went into a care home
Wantage, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:4483139
12th October 1990
burial
West London
United Kingdom
Source:4483139
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Townsend |
| Source | 4483139 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1921 - 1983 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25184 | Royal Dublin Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | M/403043 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Townsend | son | 8th April 1924 | |
| Douglas Townsend | son | 16th February 1932 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Townsend | mother | ||
| Jonathan Townsend | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Townsend | wife | 1921 | |
| Mabel Townsend | wife | 15th April 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Other Non-conformist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Frederick Townsend | Doug18769 | |
| Medals of Frederick Townsend | Doug18769 |
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