Basic Details Surname Townley Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes Participated in Operation Overlord, wounded in action 16th June 1944 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/7th Middlesex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private