1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45 - unnamed as awarded with recipients original parchment Certificate of Service.
Albert Edward Townsend was born in Blaenclydad, Glamorgan in 1917. He enlisted with the Royal Marines on 15 April 1940 and served with 5 Royal Marine Anti Aircraft Brigade. He was promoted Lance Corporal in 1945.
The 5th Royal Marine Anti-Aircraft (AA) Brigade was a World War II formation that operated in North West Europe from August 1944 to May 1945, engaging German forces in the South Beveland isthmus, conducting V-1 flying bomb defense, and defending the approaches to Antwerp. The brigade included A' Battery, C' Battery, and D' Battery.
According to the 1939 Register he was a Presser (Dyers and Cleaners) living with his parents at 97 Park Road, Worthing. He passed away in Worthing on 19 November 2013.
Medals are in good condition unless indicated otherwise. Sold together with copied research and a brass RM shoulder title.
