Robert Connell Baldridge, son of H. Malcolm and Regina Baldridge, was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 9, 1924. Robert was the middle child with one older brother, Malcolm and a younger sister, Letitia. His family remained in Omaha for his entire childhood. Robert was born into a military family. His father was a member of the Yale ROTC and served in both World War I and World War II. His namesake, an uncle, Robert Connell died of pneumonia in World War I. Herbert and James, brothers of his mother, also served in the armed forces. Robert attended Omaha Central High School, participating in ROTC training, before transferring to Hotchkiss Prep School. While a student at Yale, Robert entered military service. During World War II, he served over two years in Europe with the 34th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division. He received the Bronze Star and left military service as a 2nd Lieutenant. Robert C. Baldridge died on February 19, 2005.
From the description of [Robert C. Baldridge collection]. 1944-2004. (Pritzker Military Library). WorldCat record id: 456109152
