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Robert Lee Townsend (b. Aug. 2, 1911, Clarksville, Ark.-d. Dec. 19, 1987), vice admiral in the U.S. Navy and aerospace company executive, received his commission as ensign in the Navy in 1934. He advanced through grades to the rank of vice admiral in 1969. He commanded the Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, from 1969 until his retirement in 1972.

From the description of Townsend, R. L. (Robert Lee), 1911-1987 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10597144