Dured E. Townsend

Dured Ellsworth Townsend (2 November 1911 - 1 July 1985 in Pensacola) was a American Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Unit

 * 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross with oak leaf cluster
 * Silver Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * Legion of Merit
 * Bronze Star Medal