Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Everett Wallace "Dutch" Bidwell

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

1. Everett Wallace "Dutch" Bidwell Marker

Inscription. Corporal, U. S. Marine Corps- WWII & Korean Era
SMS-24, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC

A Marine Rifleman first, Everett also trained and served as an Aviation Machinist Mate, Aircrew Gunner, and Chief Machinist of his plane. Serving in the Pacific Theater, he was wounded three times during the Battle of Midway; and, was later awarded the Purple Heart by Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at a ceremony in Hawaii. He received two additional citations for actions beyond-the-call of duty. As a reservist, he was later recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict where he served stateside. Although he was known to have served at MCAS El Toro, CA at some point, other units he was assigned to during his service are unknown.

Enlisted 23 Jun 1941 at Binghamton, NY-Honorably Discharged 19 Oct 1951 at MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World II.

Location. 42° 18.604′ N, 75° 24.264′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Memorial is at the intersection of River Street and New York State Route 8, on the left when traveling east on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. William John "Bill" Ray (here, next to this marker); Lynn Stephen Gorton, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Debra Jane Nolan (here, next to this marker); Edward Mark Snell (here, next to this marker); Donald Willard "Don" Roberts (here, next to this marker); John Joseph Egnaczak (here, next to this marker); Richard Harlan "Dick" Flanders (here, next to this marker); William S. Payne (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

2. Everett Wallace "Dutch" Bidwell Marker

Memorial Wall 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

3. Memorial Wall 1

Sidney Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

4. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.