ARTHUR TOWNSEND 

Arthur TOWNSEND
Rank: Private
Service Number:10282.
Regiment: 1st Bn Cheshire Regiment
Killed In Action Tuesday 27th April 1915
Age 18
County Memorial Crewe
Commemorated\Buried Ypres Menin Gate Memorial
Grave\Panel Ref: Panel 19 - 22.
CountryBelgium

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.

Service record available.

Updated by Mark A. Potts on April 8, 2017.