Background
VIDMER, Ceorge was born on August 16, 1871 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of John and Ella (Redwood) Vidmer.
Colonel of Cavalry United States Army
VIDMER, Ceorge was born on August 16, 1871 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of John and Ella (Redwood) Vidmer.
Alabama University, 1889. United States Military Academy, 1894.
Second Lieutenant, 1894-1899. Lieutenant Colonel, 1917. Colonel, National. Army, 1917.
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, 1919. Colonel. United States Army, 1920. Adj. United States Military Academy, 1912-1914.
Member International Equestrian Teams, 1909-1914. Assistant Chief of Cavalry, 1920-1924. Chief of Staff, 61 Cavalry Division., 1924-1929.
Served, Santiago Campaign, 1898. Awarded 2 citations for gallantry in action, Army of Cuban Occupation, 1901, Philippine Insurrection, 04, Army of Cuban Pacification, 09, Mexican Border, 1914-1917, World War, France, 1917-1919. Awarded Division. Citation for Gallantry and Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal., Croix de Guerre, 2 palms.
Officer of The Legion of Honor, Bars for following: Bacarat, Oise-Aisne, Meuse-Argonne.
Member: Society of Santiago. Carabao. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia), Country (Omaha).
Spouse Carol Richards, September 5, 1894, Mobile, Alabama.