Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames William J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Sussex Regt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Priate Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action