Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames J J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Rifleman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action, September 24th 1917. Manner of death reference Killed in Action