Albert William Tweedy, Jr. [SEP] conflict
Albert William Tweedy Jr.
Albert William Tweedy Jr., (March 22, 1920 – June 4, 1942) a United States Marine Corps aviator, was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions in the Battle of Midway during World War II. The was named in his honor.
Early life.
Albert Tweedy Jr. was born on March 22, 1920 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York. During his childhood, he attended public schools in Winnetka, Illinois, and Hingham, Massachusetts, before enrolling at Williams College,
Delegates
- William Bradford Turner 1914, awarded Medal of Honor posthumously for actions in France 1918
- Albert William Tweedy Jr., United States Marine Corps aviator; USS "Tweedy" named in his honor
- Charles White Whittlesey 1905, awarded Medal of Honor for his actions as commander of the famed Lost Battalion of World War I
- Clark Williams 1892, World War I veteran; awarded Conspicuous Service Cross
- Ephraim Williams Jr., benefactor of Williams College; colonel in the Massachusetts militia; killed in action during