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TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/83123

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This record is about the TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118 dating from 2000-2024.

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Reference
SKR/DAT/IP/83123
Title
TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118
Date
2000-2024
Description

The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.

Surname: TOWNSEND;

Forename(s): Fred;

Initials: F;

Number: 29118;

Rank: Private;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 14 Coy;

Discharge Date: 23-May-1919;

Other Data: War Diary, 14 Coy 6/2/1917: "Court of enquiry held at Company HQ rea accidental wound caused to 60130 Pte J Newbert, by 29118 Pte F Townsend whilst loading his revolver in billets at Mailly-Maillet at 4.45pm prior to his proceeding to trenches";

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
1 digital record
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Record URL
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TOWNSEND Fred Private 29118