Julius Curtis Townsend
Julius Curtis Townsend | |
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 Townsend as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman | |
| Born | February 22, 1881 Athens, Missouri, US |
| Died | December 28, 1939 (aged 58) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1902–1939 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Unit | USS Vermont |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross |
Julius Curtis Townsend (February 22, 1881 – December 28, 1939) was born in Missouri. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1902.[1]
He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3] He was awarded the Navy Cross and served in World War I.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
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Rank and organization: Lieutenant Organization: U.S. Navy Born:22 February 1881, Athens, Mo. Accredited to: Missouri Date of issue: 12/04/1915
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. Lt. Townsend was eminent and conspicuous in command of his battalion. He exhibited courage and skill in leading his men through the action of the 22d and in the final occupation of the city.[5]
See also
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- List of Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
- List of United States Naval Academy alumni (Medal of Honor)
References
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This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Julius Curtis Townsend". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Julius Curtis Townsend". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Lieutenant Townsend, Julius Curtis". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
External links
[edit]- "Home of Heroes". Retrieved September 29, 2010.