Robert T. Tidwell, Jr. was born in Athens, Ala. on November 10, 1922 and enlisted in the Army on March 28, 1944 at Fort McPherson, Ga. At the time of his enlistment, he was unmarried, had completed four years of high school, and working as a mechanic. Tidwell joined the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colo., where he was assigned to Company G of the 85th Infantry Regiment, but also served with Companies L and C. He served at Camp Swift, Tex. before being sent to Italy. During combat operations at Castel d'Aiano, Hill 913 he was awarded the Bronze Star medal for his actions on April 14, 1945. Tidwell attained the rank of Private First Class. He died on December 11, 2011 in Punta Gorda, Fla.
From the description of Robert T. Tidwell Jr. oral history, 2007 [videorecording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 779100479
