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Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Julius Curtis Townsend, United States Navy, for distinguished conduct in battle during the engagement of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914. Lieutenant 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.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Galveston

    Action Date:

    1926 & 1927

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Julius Curtis Townsend, United States Navy, for distinguished service to the government in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. GALVESTON, which operated in Nicaraguan waters in the Fall of 1926 and the Spring of 1927, Nicaragua then being in a state of insurrection. Largely through his good judgment, tact, patience and ability, good order was maintained and disarmament accomplished in districts ashore assigned to his command without friction and without bloodshed. Captain Townsend’s actions at all times were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.