Born in the year 1881 in Gisborne, Victoria, Joseph was a farmer of 34 years and 2 months old when he enlisted on the 13th July 1915. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs Annie Townsing. His father was Joseph Townsing and his mother's maiden name was Annie Frith. He had a brother named, "Frederick Townsing" born 1892. Joseph's religion was the Church of England and he enrolled as a private.
Joseph was assigned to the 29th Battalion, C Company
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| HMAT A11 ASCANIUS on 10th November 1915, bound for the Middle East. |
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| Embarkment Roll number 23/46/1 |
Joseph returned to Australia 19 December 1918
Joseph died in 1965 Reg 8491 age 83, Brig
Joseph Townsing was awarded three medals: the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory
Medal.
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