Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Frank War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Extra information sourced from information provided by Eileen Corbitt, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of The Old Hornseyans’ Association. He was apparently the first to die form the school. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Acting Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Neuve Chapelle Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 12 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial