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Felix
Louis
Vidal
1912

–

1983-07-16

Born:

Madison

, 

South Dakota

Home:

Madison

, 

South Dakota

Felix Vidal graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. While at West Point he played varsity football for two years quarterbacking the highly successful team in his senior year. He was named on most of the All-American teams of that year. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    72d Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Felix Louis Vidal, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 72d Fighter Wing, from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Vidal and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.