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George Finlay TOWNSEND

Regimental number3048
Place of birthPetersburg, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPorter
AddressYongala Vale via Terowie, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs K Marshall, Yongala Vale via Terowie, South Australia
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 14 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Died as a result of train accident.
Date of death14 December 1939
Place of burialWest Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, TOWNSEND George Finlay

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