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E. Townshend 1944
Rank : Commissioned Gunner

Newcastle upon Tyne

Ernest  Townshend

Every Name a Story

In Newcastle upon Tyne (West Road) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

Commission Gunner (T)
E. Townshend
Royal Navy
21st November 1944 age 56

R.I.P.

The son of James Townshend and of Charlotte Rachel Townshend (nee Fisher) and the husband of Constance A. G. Townshend, of New Earswick, Yorkshire.

Ernest Townshend is remembered in our List of Ships’ Crews.

First Name: Ernest

Last Name: Townshend

Which War: Second World War 1939-45

Died: 21/11/1944

Age: 56

Rank: Commissioned Gunner

Regiment: Royal Navy

Unit/Ship: H.M.S. Vernon

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