Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames Joseph Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action