About Edward D. Townsend

Edward Davis Townsend was an American military officer who was Adjutant General of the United States Army from 1869 to 1880. In 1861, then-Lieutenant Colonel Townsend was the first to propose the idea for the Medal of Honor.

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Occupation: military personnel
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 22, 1817
Died: May 10, 1893

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Edward D. Townsend

United States Army general (1817-1893)

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About Edward D. Townsend

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Occupation: military personnel
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Born: August 22, 1817
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