| Regimental number | 386 |
| Place of birth | Cheltenham England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J Townsend, Sturdington, Cheltenham, Gloucester,England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30474(12 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Though wounded, he returned to duty in the firing line, and showed great gallantry and determination. He has consistently done good work'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy opened up a heavy fire upon our men, who were assaulting the final objective, from a certain redoubt. He, together with a sergewwant, went forward to this redubt, and the remainder routed. This performance was one of great coolness and courage, and by this gallant deed many valuable lives were saved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
