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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Mahlon Street Tisdale, United States Navy, for distinguished and valuable service on the Staff of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces in France, during World War I.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    January 28, 1944 – August 31, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 358 (January 1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Mahlon Street Tisdale, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commandant, navy Yard, mare Island, California, from 28 January 1944 to 31 August 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Mahlon Street Tisdale, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    August 24, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 315 (June 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Mahlon Street Tisdale, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Task Group Commander of a task force during action against Japanese forces eastward of the Solomon Islands on 24 August 1942. His task force inflicted heavy losses on attacking Japanese air groups, thereby contributing in large measure to the ultimate success of our forces in this engagement.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    October 26, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 321 (December 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Mahlon Street Tisdale, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on 26 October 1942. As Cruiser Task Group Commander of a task force in action against Japanese forces in the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands, Admiral Tisdale’s force inflicted heavy losses on attacking air groups and afforded excellent protection to our carrier, thereby contributing in a large measure to the success of our forces.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    Task Force William (TF-57)

    Action Date:

    November 30 – December 1, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 318 (September 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Mahlon Street Tisdale, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commander, Task Force WILLIAM (TF-57), during operations against enemy Japanese forces in enemy-controlled waters during the Battle of Tassafaronga on the night of 30 November 1942. Succeeding to command of the task force, Rear Admiral Tisdale continued gun action until all enemy ships within range were destroyed and later conducted a bold search for enemy vessels along probable routes of retreat. Rear Admiral Tisdale’s inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service.