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Townsend Richard Wakefield, Yorkshire 21157 30 October 1854 04 March 1835
Catalogue reference: ADM 139/212/21157
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This record is about the Townsend Richard Wakefield, Yorkshire 21157 30 October 1854 04 March 1835 dating from [1853-1872] in the series Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- ADM 139/212/21157
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1853-1872]
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Description (What the record is about)
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- Name
- Townsend, Richard
- Place of birth
- Wakefield, Yorkshire
- Continuous service number
- 21157
- Date of volunteering
- 30 October 1854
- Date of birth
- 04 March 1835
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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ADM 139
Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books
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