Background
Vidmer, George was born on August 16, 1871 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of John and Ella (Redwood) Vidmer.
Vidmer, George was born on August 16, 1871 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of John and Ella (Redwood) Vidmer.
Student of University of Alabama, 1888-1889. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1894, War College, 1920.
Joseph P. Aleshire), Julian Richards. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, August 21, 1933. Commanded troops in battle, Santiago, Cuba, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Army of Cuban Occupation, 1899-1902.
In Philippine Islands, 1902-1904; Army of Cuban Pacification, 1906-1909. Adjutant United States Military Academy, 1912-1914.
On Mexican border, 1914-1917. Served in France, 1918-1919.
Assistant chief of cavalry, United States Army, 1920-1924.
Chief of staff 61st Cavalry Division, 1924-1929. On staff 7th Corps Area, 1929-1931. Commanding 2d Cavalry Brigade, 1933-1935.
Retired from the active service, August 31, 1935.
Twice wounded in action.
Member International Equestrian Team, 1909-1913. Member Sigma Nu.
Married Carol Richards, September 5, 1894. Children: Eleanor Redwood (wife of Colonel.
