Richard TOWNSON (2)

Main CPGW Record

Surname: TOWNSON

Forename(s): Richard

Place of Birth: Whitewell, Yorkshire

Service No: 38618

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: South Wales Borderers

Battalion / Unit: 5th (Service) Battalion. (Pioneers)

Division: 19th (Western) Division

Age: 19

Date of Death: 1918-06-09

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: ---

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: SOISSONS MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

Richard Townson (born 14 September 1898) was the son of William and Sarah Townson, née Brennand and twin brother of Private Edward Townson (38619) (q.v.). Their father was born at Over Wyresdale and mother at Chipping, Lancashire.

1901 Whitewell, Yorkshire Census: Cottage - Richard Townson, aged 2 years, born Whitewell, son of William and Sarah Townson.

1911 Clitheroe, Lancashire Census: 9, Castle View - Richard Townson, aged 12 years, born Whitewell, Yorkshire, son of Sarah Townson, widow.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Richard Townson, 38618, S. Wales Bord. Oi/c Recs. requests Auth. to dispose of Medals 30.6.22.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Richard Townson, 38618, S. Wales Bord., Infantry Base Depot; 5/S. Wales Bord.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Richard Townson, 38618, 5th South Wales Borderers. Date and Place of Death: 9.6.18 in action France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Sister - Mary Pollard £2 9s 6d. Sister - Margaret Dickinson £2 9s. 6d. Sister - Elizabeth A. £2 9s. 6d. Sister - Sarah E. £2 9s. 6d. Brother - John £2 9s. 5d. Brother - George £9 18s. 10d.

Richard is commemorated on the Clitheroe War Memorial.

Data Source: Memorial Inscription on Family Gravestone

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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