Cpl. James R. Townsend, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Townsend, attended Cons. No. 11 School; husband of the former Betty Smith. Entered Air Corps in Sept., 1942, trained in Camp Wolters, Texas, and Geiger Field, Wash.; served in Scotland, England and France; was discharged Awarded Good Conduct Medal, ETO Ribbon with two Battle Stars.