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We remember Alexander Townsend
We remember Alexander Townsend
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
enlistment
Source:7660844
12th October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/17977
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Depot RM Deal
Source:9591617
12th October 1914 - 13th March 1915
1915
death
Source:9591623
13th March 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9591623
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Townsend |
| Source | 7660844 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/17977 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Depot RM Deal | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). KentMore about Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Terry7885 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Terry7885 |
Stories
Stories
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