Julius Curtis Townsend-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.584 W 077° 04.152
18S E 320504 N 4305095
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action in command of his battalion in the battle of Vera Cruz on April 22, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 6, Site 8590.
Waymark Code: WMXYQ9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2018
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He was born on February 22, 1881 in Athens, MO and died on December 28, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY. He attained the rank of Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: TOWNSEND, JULIUS CURTIS
• Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
• 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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