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Richard Towill
First Name:
Richard
Middle Name:
Judson
Last Name:
Towill
Birthplace:
South Carolina
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Missing since the sinking of the USS Asheville in Java waters. Memorial marker at Ft. McKinley in Manila, PI.
Age at Death: Unavailable
Image Source: Davidson College Bulletin
Personal Details
Education Details:
Davidson College class of 39, hometown Batesburg, SC
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Military Details
Military Branch:
Navy
Military Rank:
Ensign
Military Unit:
USS Asheville
KIA Date:
3/2/1942
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
near Java
Military Details:
South Pacific
Awards:
Purple Heart
Source:
Davidson College Bulletin and annuals