| Surname: | Townley |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | A/ Sqn Sgt Major |
| Army Number: | -638 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Gillingham, Kent. Formerly 19 Hussars, No.4866, transferred to MMP 7/2/1905. Born Poplar London, from Gillingham, Kent later New Brompton. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad, (1) France, 2/10/1915. Post 1920 No. 7681014. War Diary WO 158/8 APM IX Corps: Promotion. 638 A/Sgt. Major Townley, M.M.P., Granted the pay of his appointment on increase of establishment under W.O. Letter 20/Milit. Police/1744 (Ab3) dated 13-10/16, authy. D.A.G., 3rd Echelon No. 870/4/1134 dated. 26/12/16. 1911 serving in Abdin Barracks, Cairo, Egypt. Post 1920 No. 7681014. John Townley. He has the same No. as CSM Charlesworth, MFP. Extract from the Kent Messenger & Gravesend Telegraph 11 January 1919. The President of the French Republic has awarded the Croix de Guerre to: 638, Sergt. (acting Squadron Sergeant Major) J. Townley (New Brompton), Military mounted Police.. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Belgian Decoration Militaire (London Gazette: 30568 Page: 3095 March 11, 1918) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 30750 Page: 7171 June 17, 1918) |
| Citation: | France. Sgt (A/SSM). Devotion to duty. Sgt (A/SSM). |
| Decoration: | French Croix de Guerre (London Gazette: 31109 Page: 317 Jan. 7, 1919) |
| Citation: | |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/119 Page: 49 May 12, 1902) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Orange Free State, Transvaal. Awarded at Pte 19 Hussars, No. 4866. |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/116 Page: 96 March 3, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 & South Africa 1902. Awarded as Pte J Townley No. 4866, 19 Hussars |