Background
Townsend, Julius Curtis was born on February 22, 1881 in Athens, Missouri, United States. Son of James William and Harriet Morrison (Curtis) Townsend.
Townsend, Julius Curtis was born on February 22, 1881 in Athens, Missouri, United States. Son of James William and Harriet Morrison (Curtis) Townsend.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1902.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1904, and advanced through the grades to rear admiral, 1936. Commander United States Naval Aviation Base, Aghada, England, World War. Commander Cruisers Battle Force, United States Fleet, since 1936.
Member Military Order of the Caribou. Episcopalian.
Married Martha B. Gaither, January 14, 1909. Children: Harriet Gaither (deceased), Martha Gaither.