Mahlon Tisdale
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Mahlon Street Tisdale was a Vice Admiral
in the United States Navy
. He was awarded two Navy Crosses, one for staff service in World War I, and another during the Battle of Tassafaronga
in World War II.
at the United States Naval Academy
at the start of World War II. After his superior's ship was put out of action during the Battle of Tassafaronga he assumed command of the task force, continuing the battle from the . For his actions, Tisdale was awarded a star to his existing Navy Cross.
Vice Admiral
Vice admiral is a senior naval rank of a three-star flag officer, which is equivalent to lieutenant general in the other uniformed services. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral...
in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. He was awarded two Navy Crosses, one for staff service in World War I, and another during the Battle of Tassafaronga
Battle of Tassafaronga
The Battle of Tassafaronga, sometimes referred to as the Fourth Battle of Savo Island or, in Japanese sources, as the , was a nighttime naval battle that took place November 30, 1942 between United States Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy warships during the Guadalcanal campaign...
in World War II.
Early life
Tisdale was born in Wenona, Illinois. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1908. He graduated and received a commission as an ensign in the United States Navy on 7 June 1912.Naval career
Tisdale's career including surface command , , various staff positions, and Commander, Destroyers, Pacific Fleet during World War II. He was also Commandant of MidshipmenCommandant of Midshipmen
The Commandant of Midshipmen is the second-in-command at the United States Naval Academy. According to the Naval Academy, the Commandant of Midshipmen is "responsible for the professional development and day-to-day activities of all 4,000 Midshipmen in the Brigade" and equates to a dean of students...
at the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
at the start of World War II. After his superior's ship was put out of action during the Battle of Tassafaronga he assumed command of the task force, continuing the battle from the . For his actions, Tisdale was awarded a star to his existing Navy Cross.