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Julius Curtis Townsend — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score207415th out of 4480

Number of Medals5

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score2131592 of 4480

U.S. Navy#37of 703

Surface warfare#12of 182

World War I#169of 928

Julius Curtis Townsend

Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy

World War I

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Mexican Service Medal
World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Rear Admiral Julius Curtis Townsend was a distinguished officer of the United States Navy who graduated from the United States Naval Academy in the class of 1902. Born in Missouri, his long naval career included significant leadership roles during major conflicts in the early 20th century.

Over his decades of service, Townsend rose through the ranks to flag officer status. He was recognized for his exceptional gallantry and leadership in combat operations, earning the nation's highest military decorations for valor.

Townsend is most notable for being a recipient of both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross, two of the United States military's highest honors. His legacy remains that of a dedicated naval commander who served his country with distinction.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Navy Cross(base 80)

+80

Unified Scoring Metrics Bonuses(career variety ×1.15 (2 medal types))

+27

Heroic Score207 pts