Not listed on Sawston War Memorial
R.S.M. James Townsend, Service Number R/38178
Royal Army Service Corps, late 21st Lancers and Dorset Yeomanry
Died suddenly on 16th May 1917, aged 50
Blandford Cemetery, Dorset: Row 21, Grave 1496 (Reg. Dorset 9)
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Husband of Mary Ann Townsend, 16 Jessica Road, Wandsworth Common
Son of James Townsend of Sawston
He was R.S.M. at the remount camp at Blandford, one of the largest in the country, a very responsible job. He had over thirty years’ service in the army.
