Papers and photographs, 1920-1979.

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Breidster, Waldemar F., 1900-1982. Papers and photographs, 1920-1979.

Papers and photographs, 1920-1979.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85376314

The papers and photographs of Waldemar F. Breidster, a star football player at West Point, an officer who served in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II, and a brigadier general in the Wisconsin National Guard during the 1950s. Collection contains scattered documents relating to Breidster's military service and his football career at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Correspondence, proceedings from hearings, and medical reports relate to his efforts to retire with medical benefits from active service following World War II. Another set of documents reveal that Breidster exceeded the Army's standard weight limits prior to World War II and was ordered to lose eight pounds. He pointed out a special exemption he had received, though, and the order was rescinded. Other papers from his military service include pay and medical records, orders, and papers relating to Army Extension courses. Newspaper clippings, programs, and schedules reveal details about his athletic career at West Point. Focusing mainly on football, the papers show that Breidster was an All-American guard and captain of the team in 1922. Menus and dance programs document some of the social activities he participated in at West Point. The photographs, which are scattered and mostly unidentified, consist of several pictures of Breidster in uniform at various stages of his career, two photos of the 32nd Division staff, and shots taken at banquets and field artillery exercises. There is one photograph of an Army football team of which Breidster was a member.

Papers : 0.8 linear ft. (2 archives boxes and 3 oversized folders) and.Photographs : 0.1 linear ft. (9 folders and 2 oversized folders) and.Paper prints : 0.1 linear ft. (2 folders)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center