Arthur's Story.
Born Acton, enlisted Crewe. Son of William and Mary Ellen Townsend of 13, Peter Street, Crewe and attended Hightown LNWR Boys School. Previously a blacksmith’s apprentice in the Boiler Shop Smithy, Crewe Works, who enlisted on August 12, 1914. Went to France on January 2, 1915, he served 116 days on the Western Front. 
