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We remember George Edward Townsend
We remember George Edward Townsend
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1908
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:9293126
7th June 1908
1913
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Bridgeman
Source:9293135
29th November 1913
service
British Army
Private
638789
Labour Corps
Source:4483297
service
British Army
Private
393
Gloucestershire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:7191961
1920
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:7191961
10th April 1920
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
G10/A52. 8568
Source:7191961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Edward |
| Initials | GE |
| Last Name | Townsend |
| Source | 9293138 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 638789 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 393 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Bridgeman | wife | 29th November 1913 |
Media
Media
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Grave in StroudPrivate George E Townsend is buried in Stroud Old Cemetery. (image 09/2017)
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to George Townsend.Contributed by:
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Gloucestershire Regiment Cap BadgeGloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by GEorge Townsend.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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 | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Stroud | DR117137 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Gloucestershire Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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