Education
Breidster was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from East Division (Riverside) High School.
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After a year at the University of Wisconsin, Breidster enrolled in the United States. Military Academy. Breidster was the captain of Army"s undefeated 1922 football team As a senior, Breidster was elected Cadet Captain of the academy—the highest office that can be given to a cadet.
Breidster also competed for Army in swimming and water polo, winning letters three sports.
He was captain of the football, swimming and water polo teams as a senior. He was also selected as a first-team All-American at the guard position by Athletic World magazine (selected by 214 coaches), Chicago Tribune writer Walter Eckersall, and Frank G. Menke.
He was also selected by Billy Evans for his 1922 National Honor Roll (a selection of the best football players based on the votes of 200 sports editors). In 1943, Breidster became the Commander of the 173rd Field Artillery Group, comprising five battalions.
He directed the construction of a road through Burma that was completed in August 1945.
He was later promoted to Major General and retired from military service in 1960.
