Frederick Townsend born Frederick Poppenhagen

(Confirmed)

Born: 30 June, 1901

Died: 1 January, 1980

Biographical Summary:

Born Frederick Poppenhagen, with surname changed to mother's family name in 1914.  [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• Frederick Townsend
• Frederick Poppenhagen

Ranks:

• Held rank of Midshipman

Birth Records:

• 30 June, 1901 in Bourke

Death Records:

• 1 January, 1980 in QLD

Relationships:

• father - Frederick Poppenhagen later known as Townsend
• mother - Caroline Louisa Townsend

Organisations:

• Member of - Royal Australian Navy

Main Sources:

• TOWNSEND Frederick Senior Service Number N82068 Place of Birth Sydney NSW Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Wife TOWNSEND Caroline (NAA File)
• POPPENHAGEN FREDERICK Date of birth 30 Jun 1901 Place of birth BOURKE NSW Place of enlistment Unknown Next of Kin TOWNSEND FREDERICK (NAA File)
• TOWNSEND FREDERICK Date of birth 30 Jun 1901 Place of birth BOURKE NSW Place of enlistment Unknown Next of Kin FREDERICK (NAA File)
• Birth Notice (Newspaper Article)
• PERSONAL RAF air crash near Bagdad 1929 (Newspaper Article)
• PERSONAL Recovery 1929 (Newspaper Article)
• PERSONAL Return to UK 1930 (Newspaper Article)
• NAVAL APPOINTMENTS OFFICERS ABROAD (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• TOWNSEND F. on the North Face of the
• Townsend on the Mosman Public School Roll of Honour