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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) George Vidmer, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 306th Infantry, 77th Division, Colonel Vidmer demonstrated marked ability as a military leader. His sound judgment and tireless energy were largely responsible for the successes which his regiment gained in its operations against the enemy.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) George Vidmer, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (SECOND CITATION)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) George Vidmer, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (FIRST CITATION)

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    306th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 27 & October 14, 1918
    War Department, General Orders 64 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) George Vidmer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Zube, France, 27 September 1918, and St. Juvin, France, 14 October 1918. By his personal presence, example and determination Colonel Vidmer repulsed strong counterattacks and drove the enemy from important positions north of Zube. On 14 October he personally directed the attack of his unit and carried it forward to a successful conclusion under heavy machine-gun, rifle, and artillery fire.