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We remember Joseph Edward Townsend
We remember Joseph Edward Townsend
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1900
sibling
John James Townsend
Source:9259194
1900
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:9259194
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Servant
United Kingdom
Source:9259194
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Ireland, North Bradley, Wiltshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9259194
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9259190
25th January 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9259199
2nd July 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9259190
8th February 1919
service
British Army
Private
18163
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:4486309
service
British Army
Private
41166
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry
Source:4486309
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Edward |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Townsend |
| Source | 9259194 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland, North Bradley, Wiltshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18163 | Wiltshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 41166 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Townsend | father | ||
| Alice Manley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John James Townsend | brother | 1900 |
Media
Media
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Weekly Casualty List 2 July 1918 - WoundedImage of section of Wounded List showing Townsend's details.
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Communities
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North Bradley Survivors and Home ServiceMore about North Bradley Survivors and Home Service
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Casualty List 2 July 1918 - Wounded | Bridget3206 |
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We remember Joseph Edward Townsend
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