John R. Towle
John Roderick Towle | |
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John R. Towle, pictured here in 1943. | |
| Born | October 19, 1924 |
| Died | September 21, 1944 (aged 19) Oosterhout, Netherlands † |
| Place of burial | Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1943–1944 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Private John Roderick Towle (October 19, 1924 – September 21, 1944) was a United States Army soldier who served during World War II, and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during Operation Market Garden.