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Legion Post 259 Dedicates
New Museum to Late
Oneontan David Townsend Jr.

Oneonta American Legion Post 259 dedicated its new museum to CWO2 David Townsend Jr. with a ceremony held on Saturday, January 7.

By CASPAR EWIG

ONEONTA - In a well-attended luncheon ceremony last Saturday, January 7, Oneonta American Legion Post 259 opened its Oneonta Veterans Museum with a dedication to Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Townsend Jr.

The museum houses a varied assortment of military mementos, including more than 100 models of ships, tanks, helicopters, and other military equipment built and assembled by David’s brother, Barry Townsend. It also displays photographs of veterans and a scrapbook containing copies of news articles reporting on the exploits and tragedies of Oneontan soldiers serving in World War II.

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