(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Glenn R. Townsend, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Commander of an Infantry Regiment on Bataan, Philippine Islands, in 1942. Lieutenant Colonel Townsend demonstrated energy, efficiency and organizing ability of the very highest order. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.