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Charles A. Townsend

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NAME:
Charles A. Townsend
NICKNAME:
SERVICE NUMBER:
465380
HOME OF RECORD:
Walker, WV
NEXT OF KIN:
Parents, John & Ida Townsend
DATE OF BIRTH:
10/1/1925
SERVICE DATES:
10/15/1942 – 4/3/1947
DATE OF DEATH:
5/21/1998
CAMPAIGN UNIT MOS RATE RESULT
Roi-Namur B/1/24 745 PFC
Saipan B/1/24 653 Corporal
Tinian B/1/24 653 Sergeant WIA
Iwo Jima B/1/24 737 Sergeant WIA (2x)
INDIVIDUAL DECORATIONS:
Purple Heart with Two Gold Stars, Good Conduct Medal
LAST KNOWN RANK:
Staff Sergeant

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