Julius Curtis Townsend

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

Julius Curtis Townsend
Townsend as a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman
Born(1881-02-22)February 22, 1881
Athens, Missouri, US
DiedDecember 28, 1939(1939-12-28) (aged 58)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1902–1939
RankRear Admiral
AwardsMedal of Honor
Navy Cross

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

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

References
 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. "Julius Curtis Townsend". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "Julius Curtis Townsend". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. "Lieutenant Townsend, Julius Curtis". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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