Robert Wilfred Townsend
Service Number
19262
Military Unit
8th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
26 Sep 1916 (29 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Somercotes Derbyshire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
In 1911, he was a miner (hewer).
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
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Family History
He was the husband of Ellen Townsend and the father of Florence Elizabeth and Gertrude Ellen Townsend. In 1911, they lived at Smotherfly, Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Military History
He first served in Gallipoli 29/9/1915.
Extra Information
Regina Trench Cemetery Grandcourt Grave Reference: IX J 16 Thanks to Lynne and Keith Snowden for this identification. Keith is Robert Townsend's youngest surviving grandson.
Photographs
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