Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Albert Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He is listed as Edward on the plaque of those who served: the local history society has him as Edward and CWGC lists him as Albert Edward who served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry and died in France in August 1918, aged 26. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marine Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Flers, Somme Cemetery A I F Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 25 Age at death 26