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Julius Curtis Townsend

Julius Curtis Townsend

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Julius Curtis Townsend (February 22, 1881 – December 28, 1939) was born in Missouri. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1902.[1]

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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

Grave at Arlington National Cemetery

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]

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    "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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    "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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    "Julius Curtis Townsend". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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    "Julius Curtis Townsend". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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    "Lieutenant Townsend, Julius Curtis". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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