World War II Mahlon Street Tisdale (December 6, 1890 – July 12, 1972) was an officer of the United States Navy.

When United States entered the World War I, Tisdale was appointed an Aide and Flag secretary on the staff of Commander Patrol Force, Atlantic Fleet and later served on USS Birmingham, as Aide on the staff of Vice Admiral Henry Braid Wilson Commander of U.S.

After return to the United States in January 1919, Tisdale served as executive officer on USS Hart.

He was also Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy at the start of World War II.

The Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS Mahlon S. Tisdale (FFG-27) was named in his honor.