| Surname: | Townend |
| Initials: | H E |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 13052055 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted Pioneer Corps, transferred to CMP. VP. 7/6/46 discharged. 26/8/46 to class Z reserve. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 25/5/18 at Stepney, London, He enlisted 25/7/40, Residence 22a Durham Row, Stepney, London E 1, Occupation Timber Salesman. 25/7/40 he enlisted in the Pioneer Corps, 18/7/41 transferred to CMP, 1/5/42with 411 Coy (VP), 2/12/43 with 417 Coy (VP), 31/1/44 with 606 Coy (VP), 6/3/46 with 609 V Coy (VP). Served Home 25/7/40 to 15/7/44, North West Europe 17/7/44 to 7/7/46, Home 8/6/46. 27/7/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, MID. Address:- 32 Kinglsey Gardens, Gidea Park, Hornchurch, Essex. Harold Edwin Townend. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37521 Page: 1714 April 4, 1946) |
| Citation: | North West Europe. |