2nd Lt Albert Tweedy, born in Yonkers, NY, and moved to Hingham, Mass. Was a dive bomber pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps. He died at the battle of Midway in the Pacific. His body was lost at sea. See also his memorial at the Honolulu Courts of the Missing
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Albert W. Tweedy, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7145), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241), Marine Air Group TWENTY-TWO (MAG-22), Naval Air Station, Midway, during operations of the U.S. Naval and Marine Forces against the invading Japanese Fleet during the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. During the initial attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Second Lieutenant Tweedy, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dived his plane to a perilously low altitude before releasing his bomb. Since he failed to return to his base and is missing in action, there can be no doubt, under conditions attendant to the Battle of Midway, that he gave up his life in the defense of his country. His cool courage and conscientious devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Approved by the Secretary of the Navy on November 10, 1942
Source: http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=8024
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Presidential Unit Citation:
"For conspicuous courage and heroism in combat at Midway Island during June 1942. Outnumbered five to one, Marine Aircraft Group 22 boldly intercepted a heavily escorted enemy bombing force, disrupting their attack and preventing serious damage to island installations. Operating with half of their dive-bomber's obsolete and in poor mechanical conditions, which necessitated vulnerable glide bombing tactics, they succeeded in inflicting heavy damage on Japanese surface units of a large enemy task force. The skill and gallant perseverance of flight and ground personnel of Marine Aircraft Group 22, fighting under tremendously adverse and dangerous conditions were essential factors in the unyielding defense of Midway."
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USS Tweedy (DE-532) was a John C. Butler class destroyer escort named in his honor. She was launched in the Boston Navy Yard on 07 Oct 1943 and sponsored by Mrs Albert William Tweedy, Lt Tweedy's mother. Commissioned on 12 Feb 1944. Most of Tweedy's service was as a training ship off the US Atlantic coast. She was decommissioned a total of three times; the last being the final time on 01 Aug 1962. She was returned to reserve training ship status until May 1969. On 29 May, she arrived at Orange, TX for inactivation and on 30 Jun 1969 her name was stricken from the Navy list. In May 1970 she was sunk as a target off Florida.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 06 July 1942, Mon – p. 1
Sailor Missing, Known in City
Tweedy’s Parents Notified by Navy
Boston – Lieut. Albert William Tweedy Jr., U.S. Navy, son of former Poughkeepsians, is listed in Navy casualty lists as “missing” in the Midway battle of June 19. Attached to the flying corps, he disappeared in the height of the battle in the Pacific, his family has been notified officially at their home in Hingham, Mass. Tweedy’s father, who is vice president of the Guaranty Trust company, of Boston, is the son of the late Alderman and Mrs. John M Tweedy, of Poughkeepsie, and his mother was Rosalie Mayer, also of Poughkeepsie, whose father was proprietor of the former Seneca Button company factory in North Hamilton street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy were graduated from Poughkeepsie High school in 1909. Mr. Tweedy completed studies for a law degree at New York University while working for banking firms in New York City. He served in the World war as a captain in the 107th Infantry, formerly the famous 70th Regiment of New York City. He became associated with the Boston banking firm after the war. Lieutenant Tweedy was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert William Tweedy. He had attended Harvard university. Another of his brothers is a student at Yale university, another at Trinity college, Hartford and the remaining brother attends a preparatory school. Tweedy’s father is a close friend of Superintendent Harold R Dean of the Poughkeepsie Board of Public Works.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 14 Oct 1943, Thu – Page 8
Posthumous Award Given Young Marine
Washington – (AP) – A Marine corps lieutenant, Albert William Tweedy Jr., 22, native of Yonkers, N.Y., whose mother, Mrs. Albert W. Tweedy, resides in Hingham, Mass., has been awarded posthumously the Navy cross for “extraordinary heroism as a pilot,” in action against the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, the Marine corps public relations office said today. A destroyer escort vessel, named in honor of the youthful flier who has been reported missing in action since June 4, 1942, was sponsored by his mother, at the Boston Navy yard a week ago. Lieutenant Tweedy, according to the citation accompanying the award “dived his plane to a perilously low altitude in the face of withering fire from fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries before releasing his bomb during the initial attack upon an aircraft carrier.” Awards to the young pilot include, besides the Navy cross, the Purple Heart, American Defense Service medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign medal.
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[bio compiled and news articles transcribed by G47]
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Albert W. Tweedy, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7145), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241), Marine Air Group TWENTY-TWO (MAG-22), Naval Air Station, Midway, during operations of the U.S. Naval and Marine Forces against the invading Japanese Fleet during the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. During the initial attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Second Lieutenant Tweedy, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dived his plane to a perilously low altitude before releasing his bomb. Since he failed to return to his base and is missing in action, there can be no doubt, under conditions attendant to the Battle of Midway, that he gave up his life in the defense of his country. His cool courage and conscientious devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Approved by the Secretary of the Navy on November 10, 1942
Source: http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=8024
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Presidential Unit Citation:
"For conspicuous courage and heroism in combat at Midway Island during June 1942. Outnumbered five to one, Marine Aircraft Group 22 boldly intercepted a heavily escorted enemy bombing force, disrupting their attack and preventing serious damage to island installations. Operating with half of their dive-bomber's obsolete and in poor mechanical conditions, which necessitated vulnerable glide bombing tactics, they succeeded in inflicting heavy damage on Japanese surface units of a large enemy task force. The skill and gallant perseverance of flight and ground personnel of Marine Aircraft Group 22, fighting under tremendously adverse and dangerous conditions were essential factors in the unyielding defense of Midway."
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USS Tweedy (DE-532) was a John C. Butler class destroyer escort named in his honor. She was launched in the Boston Navy Yard on 07 Oct 1943 and sponsored by Mrs Albert William Tweedy, Lt Tweedy's mother. Commissioned on 12 Feb 1944. Most of Tweedy's service was as a training ship off the US Atlantic coast. She was decommissioned a total of three times; the last being the final time on 01 Aug 1962. She was returned to reserve training ship status until May 1969. On 29 May, she arrived at Orange, TX for inactivation and on 30 Jun 1969 her name was stricken from the Navy list. In May 1970 she was sunk as a target off Florida.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 06 July 1942, Mon – p. 1
Sailor Missing, Known in City
Tweedy’s Parents Notified by Navy
Boston – Lieut. Albert William Tweedy Jr., U.S. Navy, son of former Poughkeepsians, is listed in Navy casualty lists as “missing” in the Midway battle of June 19. Attached to the flying corps, he disappeared in the height of the battle in the Pacific, his family has been notified officially at their home in Hingham, Mass. Tweedy’s father, who is vice president of the Guaranty Trust company, of Boston, is the son of the late Alderman and Mrs. John M Tweedy, of Poughkeepsie, and his mother was Rosalie Mayer, also of Poughkeepsie, whose father was proprietor of the former Seneca Button company factory in North Hamilton street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy were graduated from Poughkeepsie High school in 1909. Mr. Tweedy completed studies for a law degree at New York University while working for banking firms in New York City. He served in the World war as a captain in the 107th Infantry, formerly the famous 70th Regiment of New York City. He became associated with the Boston banking firm after the war. Lieutenant Tweedy was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert William Tweedy. He had attended Harvard university. Another of his brothers is a student at Yale university, another at Trinity college, Hartford and the remaining brother attends a preparatory school. Tweedy’s father is a close friend of Superintendent Harold R Dean of the Poughkeepsie Board of Public Works.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 14 Oct 1943, Thu – Page 8
Posthumous Award Given Young Marine
Washington – (AP) – A Marine corps lieutenant, Albert William Tweedy Jr., 22, native of Yonkers, N.Y., whose mother, Mrs. Albert W. Tweedy, resides in Hingham, Mass., has been awarded posthumously the Navy cross for “extraordinary heroism as a pilot,” in action against the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, the Marine corps public relations office said today. A destroyer escort vessel, named in honor of the youthful flier who has been reported missing in action since June 4, 1942, was sponsored by his mother, at the Boston Navy yard a week ago. Lieutenant Tweedy, according to the citation accompanying the award “dived his plane to a perilously low altitude in the face of withering fire from fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries before releasing his bomb during the initial attack upon an aircraft carrier.” Awards to the young pilot include, besides the Navy cross, the Purple Heart, American Defense Service medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign medal.
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[bio compiled and news articles transcribed by G47]
2nd Lt Albert Tweedy, born in Yonkers, NY, and moved to Hingham, Mass. Was a dive bomber pilot with the U.S. Marine Corps. He died at the battle of Midway in the Pacific. His body was lost at sea. See also his memorial at the Honolulu Courts of the Missing
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Albert W. Tweedy, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7145), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241), Marine Air Group TWENTY-TWO (MAG-22), Naval Air Station, Midway, during operations of the U.S. Naval and Marine Forces against the invading Japanese Fleet during the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. During the initial attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Second Lieutenant Tweedy, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dived his plane to a perilously low altitude before releasing his bomb. Since he failed to return to his base and is missing in action, there can be no doubt, under conditions attendant to the Battle of Midway, that he gave up his life in the defense of his country. His cool courage and conscientious devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Approved by the Secretary of the Navy on November 10, 1942
Source: http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=8024
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Presidential Unit Citation:
"For conspicuous courage and heroism in combat at Midway Island during June 1942. Outnumbered five to one, Marine Aircraft Group 22 boldly intercepted a heavily escorted enemy bombing force, disrupting their attack and preventing serious damage to island installations. Operating with half of their dive-bomber's obsolete and in poor mechanical conditions, which necessitated vulnerable glide bombing tactics, they succeeded in inflicting heavy damage on Japanese surface units of a large enemy task force. The skill and gallant perseverance of flight and ground personnel of Marine Aircraft Group 22, fighting under tremendously adverse and dangerous conditions were essential factors in the unyielding defense of Midway."
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USS Tweedy (DE-532) was a John C. Butler class destroyer escort named in his honor. She was launched in the Boston Navy Yard on 07 Oct 1943 and sponsored by Mrs Albert William Tweedy, Lt Tweedy's mother. Commissioned on 12 Feb 1944. Most of Tweedy's service was as a training ship off the US Atlantic coast. She was decommissioned a total of three times; the last being the final time on 01 Aug 1962. She was returned to reserve training ship status until May 1969. On 29 May, she arrived at Orange, TX for inactivation and on 30 Jun 1969 her name was stricken from the Navy list. In May 1970 she was sunk as a target off Florida.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 06 July 1942, Mon – p. 1
Sailor Missing, Known in City
Tweedy’s Parents Notified by Navy
Boston – Lieut. Albert William Tweedy Jr., U.S. Navy, son of former Poughkeepsians, is listed in Navy casualty lists as “missing” in the Midway battle of June 19. Attached to the flying corps, he disappeared in the height of the battle in the Pacific, his family has been notified officially at their home in Hingham, Mass. Tweedy’s father, who is vice president of the Guaranty Trust company, of Boston, is the son of the late Alderman and Mrs. John M Tweedy, of Poughkeepsie, and his mother was Rosalie Mayer, also of Poughkeepsie, whose father was proprietor of the former Seneca Button company factory in North Hamilton street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy were graduated from Poughkeepsie High school in 1909. Mr. Tweedy completed studies for a law degree at New York University while working for banking firms in New York City. He served in the World war as a captain in the 107th Infantry, formerly the famous 70th Regiment of New York City. He became associated with the Boston banking firm after the war. Lieutenant Tweedy was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert William Tweedy. He had attended Harvard university. Another of his brothers is a student at Yale university, another at Trinity college, Hartford and the remaining brother attends a preparatory school. Tweedy’s father is a close friend of Superintendent Harold R Dean of the Poughkeepsie Board of Public Works.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 14 Oct 1943, Thu – Page 8
Posthumous Award Given Young Marine
Washington – (AP) – A Marine corps lieutenant, Albert William Tweedy Jr., 22, native of Yonkers, N.Y., whose mother, Mrs. Albert W. Tweedy, resides in Hingham, Mass., has been awarded posthumously the Navy cross for “extraordinary heroism as a pilot,” in action against the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, the Marine corps public relations office said today. A destroyer escort vessel, named in honor of the youthful flier who has been reported missing in action since June 4, 1942, was sponsored by his mother, at the Boston Navy yard a week ago. Lieutenant Tweedy, according to the citation accompanying the award “dived his plane to a perilously low altitude in the face of withering fire from fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries before releasing his bomb during the initial attack upon an aircraft carrier.” Awards to the young pilot include, besides the Navy cross, the Purple Heart, American Defense Service medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign medal.
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[bio compiled and news articles transcribed by G47]
Navy Cross Citation:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Albert W. Tweedy, Jr. (MCSN: 0-7145), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession while serving as a Pilot in Marine Scout-Bombing Squadron TWO HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (VMSB-241), Marine Air Group TWENTY-TWO (MAG-22), Naval Air Station, Midway, during operations of the U.S. Naval and Marine Forces against the invading Japanese Fleet during the Battle of Midway on 4 June 1942. During the initial attack upon an enemy aircraft carrier, Second Lieutenant Tweedy, in the face of withering fire from Japanese fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries, dived his plane to a perilously low altitude before releasing his bomb. Since he failed to return to his base and is missing in action, there can be no doubt, under conditions attendant to the Battle of Midway, that he gave up his life in the defense of his country. His cool courage and conscientious devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Approved by the Secretary of the Navy on November 10, 1942
Source: http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=8024
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Presidential Unit Citation:
"For conspicuous courage and heroism in combat at Midway Island during June 1942. Outnumbered five to one, Marine Aircraft Group 22 boldly intercepted a heavily escorted enemy bombing force, disrupting their attack and preventing serious damage to island installations. Operating with half of their dive-bomber's obsolete and in poor mechanical conditions, which necessitated vulnerable glide bombing tactics, they succeeded in inflicting heavy damage on Japanese surface units of a large enemy task force. The skill and gallant perseverance of flight and ground personnel of Marine Aircraft Group 22, fighting under tremendously adverse and dangerous conditions were essential factors in the unyielding defense of Midway."
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USS Tweedy (DE-532) was a John C. Butler class destroyer escort named in his honor. She was launched in the Boston Navy Yard on 07 Oct 1943 and sponsored by Mrs Albert William Tweedy, Lt Tweedy's mother. Commissioned on 12 Feb 1944. Most of Tweedy's service was as a training ship off the US Atlantic coast. She was decommissioned a total of three times; the last being the final time on 01 Aug 1962. She was returned to reserve training ship status until May 1969. On 29 May, she arrived at Orange, TX for inactivation and on 30 Jun 1969 her name was stricken from the Navy list. In May 1970 she was sunk as a target off Florida.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 06 July 1942, Mon – p. 1
Sailor Missing, Known in City
Tweedy’s Parents Notified by Navy
Boston – Lieut. Albert William Tweedy Jr., U.S. Navy, son of former Poughkeepsians, is listed in Navy casualty lists as “missing” in the Midway battle of June 19. Attached to the flying corps, he disappeared in the height of the battle in the Pacific, his family has been notified officially at their home in Hingham, Mass. Tweedy’s father, who is vice president of the Guaranty Trust company, of Boston, is the son of the late Alderman and Mrs. John M Tweedy, of Poughkeepsie, and his mother was Rosalie Mayer, also of Poughkeepsie, whose father was proprietor of the former Seneca Button company factory in North Hamilton street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy were graduated from Poughkeepsie High school in 1909. Mr. Tweedy completed studies for a law degree at New York University while working for banking firms in New York City. He served in the World war as a captain in the 107th Infantry, formerly the famous 70th Regiment of New York City. He became associated with the Boston banking firm after the war. Lieutenant Tweedy was one of four sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert William Tweedy. He had attended Harvard university. Another of his brothers is a student at Yale university, another at Trinity college, Hartford and the remaining brother attends a preparatory school. Tweedy’s father is a close friend of Superintendent Harold R Dean of the Poughkeepsie Board of Public Works.
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Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) – 14 Oct 1943, Thu – Page 8
Posthumous Award Given Young Marine
Washington – (AP) – A Marine corps lieutenant, Albert William Tweedy Jr., 22, native of Yonkers, N.Y., whose mother, Mrs. Albert W. Tweedy, resides in Hingham, Mass., has been awarded posthumously the Navy cross for “extraordinary heroism as a pilot,” in action against the Japanese in the Battle of Midway, the Marine corps public relations office said today. A destroyer escort vessel, named in honor of the youthful flier who has been reported missing in action since June 4, 1942, was sponsored by his mother, at the Boston Navy yard a week ago. Lieutenant Tweedy, according to the citation accompanying the award “dived his plane to a perilously low altitude in the face of withering fire from fighter guns and anti-aircraft batteries before releasing his bomb during the initial attack upon an aircraft carrier.” Awards to the young pilot include, besides the Navy cross, the Purple Heart, American Defense Service medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign medal.
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[bio compiled and news articles transcribed by G47]
