Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames G R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 645732 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Air Force (RFC/RAF) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Air Mechanic Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Air Mechanic 2nd Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Address W5