TOWNSEND, JULIUS CURTIS
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.