Medal of Honor Recipients

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April 16, 2005

Medal of Honor Recipient: Lieutenant Julius Curtis Townsend

Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 February 1881, Athens, Mo. Entered service at: Athens, Mo. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 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.

posted by Poison Pero | 4/16/2005

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