John Roderick Towle | |
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 John R. Towle, pictured here in 1943. | |
| Born | October 19, 1924 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Died | September 21, 1944 (aged 19) Oosterhout, Netherlands |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1944 |
| Rank |  Private |
| Unit |  Infantry Branch |
| Battles/wars | 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 and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.