Person:Phelan Thomas Young Tidwell (1)

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Phelan Thomas Young Tidwell, Jr.
b.Abt 1895 AL
d.
m. 13 Sep 1881
  1. McKesterson (Kess) Tidwell1882 - 1971
  2. Zada Belle Tidwell1883 - 1920
  3. Zola Tidwell1885 - 1926
  4. Martha Jane Tidwell1886 - 1957
  5. Beverly Clinton Tidwell1888 - 1955
  6. Ella Debaugh Tidwell1890 - 1987
  7. Phelan Thomas Young Tidwell, Jr.Abt 1895 -
  8. Deforest Tidwell1898 - 1966
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Name Phelan Thomas Young Tidwell, Jr.
Alt Name Thomas Young Tidwell
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1895 ALRIN: MH:IF745
Death? RIN: MH:IF746

The Birmingham News June 1, 1932 ALABAMA HEROES OF THE WORLD WAR By Sergeant L. E. Jaeckel All Rights Reserved THE CROIX DE GUERRE OF FRANCE "Phelon Tidwell, Jr. (Army Serial No. 176308), Private, 17th Company, 5th Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Force. He displayed remarkable coolness and great bravery in the attack of July 18th near Chaudum. His automatic rifle having become jammed, he put it again in working order and continued in the advanced against a terrific hostile machine gun and shell fire, displaying at all times a contempt for the dangers which momentarily threatened his life. Residence at enlistment, West Blockton, Ala. A Silver Star to be worn with the Croix De Guerre."


--- Went by Thomas Young Tidwell in later life