Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Edward I Townsend
Add photo

Edward I Townsend 1921 - 1992

Edward I Townsend of Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA was born on February 6, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on October 25, 1992. Edward Townsend was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section B/B Site 323 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
Edward I Townsend
Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA 02138
February 6, 1921
October 25, 1992
Male
Looking for another Edward Townsend?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Edward.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Edward I Townsend's History: 1921 - 1992

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 02/6
    1921

    Birthday

    February 6, 1921
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Middlesex County, Massachusetts United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Air Forces (atc) Rank attained: TSGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 20119189 Enlisted: September 16, 1940 in Boston Massachusetts Military branch: Coast Artillery Corps Or Army Mine Planter Service Rank: Private, National Guard (officers, Warrant Officers, And Enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Occupations In Printing And Publishing, N.e.c.
  • 10/25
    1992

    Death

    October 25, 1992
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Massachusetts National Cemetery Section B/B Site 323 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne, Ma 02532
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Edward

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1921, in the year that Edward I Townsend was born, on November 11th, the first burial was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The body of an unknown soldier - selected by Army Sgt. Edward F. Younger who was highly decorated for valor and received the Distinguished Service Cross in "The Great War" - was brought back from France (World War 1) and placed in the newly completed tomb. President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies.
Did you know?
In 1935, when he was only 14 years old, on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Edward Townsend's Family Tree & Friends

Edward Townsend's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Edward's Friends

Friends of Edward Friends can be as close as family. Add Edward's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Edward Townsend Biographies

Other Townsend Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top