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U.S. Army · United States 
Robert Francis Townes Jr.
1952 – 1972
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Specialist Four Robert Francis Townes Jr. served in the U.S. Army. Robert served with the 196 LIGHT INF BDE. Robert served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War. Robert was 19 years old.
How They Died
Manner
Combat Death
Cause
Injury, unspecified
Circumstance
Died of wounds
Place
Quang Nam
Service Record
U.S. Army
Armor Crewman (11E)
ARMOR CREWMAN
QUANG NAM
1972
Pay grade E04.
Conflicts
Awards & Decorations
4
For service and achievement
Foreign awards
Memorials
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Robert Francis Townes Jr.
Specialist Four
U.S. Army
- 1972
21st Infantry Regiment
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