Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 6932 Notes WW I Newton in Makerfield Soldiers that Died Furth details on these names available at https://necg.weebly.com/local-history.html Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) South Lancs Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 20 Age at death 36