Larry Townsend Jr., E-5

Larry Townsend Jr. served as a Petty Officer Second Class for the U.S. Navy. He is honored by Ty Townsend.

Larry Townsend Jr. served in the Navy for over 10 years. He ended his career with E-5 rank. He served the majority of his career on the USS Bataan. During his service, he was aboard the USS Bataan in 2012, when it made history for the longest ship out to sea in over 40 years.

Book Dedicated:  One Hundred Years of Sea Power: The U.S. Navy, 1890-1990 by George W. Baer