Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames Charles Victor Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes ENGINEER AND MANAGER OF THE GASWORKS AT THE TIME OF THE OUTBREAK OF WAR: REGIMENT IS SOURCED FROM CWGC WHO CONFIRM HIS DATE OF DEATH AND THAT HE WAS THE ONLY C V TOWNSEND TO DIE IN WW1 Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 21 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Fell in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action