Pamela A. Townsend

United States Army 1978-2005

Gulf War Era

Command Sergeant Major

Legion of Merit

Pam joined the United States Army Reserve in 1978 as a Chaplains’ Assistant for the 815th Station Hospital in New Windsor, NY. In 1981, she went on active duty with the USAR Active/Guard Reserves. She became a Unit Clerk and was promoted through the ranks working mostly in Personnel Administration. Her promotions led to a transfer to Norwich, CT. This is where she met her husband, Lucien Lefevre. Pam’s career changed again when she was transferred to St Louis, MO. She worked in Schools Quota Management. Pam returned to New England for several different assignments. In June 2000-March 2002, she worked at the Office of the Chief Army Reserves in Arlington, VA. Her final duty was as the Installation Command Sergeant Major at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (Fort Devens). She is a retired Command Sergeant Major. Her highest military award is the Legion of Merit.

Pam graduated from Columbia College, Saint Louis, MO. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration (Summa Cum Laude).

Pam is a member of the American Legion Post 154, the President of the Auxiliary, Unit 154, member of the Enfield Veterans Council, and Location Coordinator for Wreaths Across America since 2018. She is a member of the Enfield Patriot Award Committee. She volunteers monthly at Parkway Pavillion doing trivia with veterans. She worked with Congressman Courtney’s office to notify Korean War veterans about “The Ambassador for Freedom Medal” from the Republic of South Korea.

Her civilian recognitions include the 2020 Legion of Honor from the Chapel of the Four Chaplains, 2023 Enfield Patriot Award, 2023 Veteran Volunteer of the Year from Daughter’s of the American Revolution, and Class of 2025 CT Veterans Hall of Fame.

Pam and Lucien have a beautiful, blended family of three adult children and three granddaughters.