Virginia Military Institute Archives
William A. Tidwell, Jr. papers
Tidwell, William A., Jr. (William Albert), 1918-?
MS.0426
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17 items
1956-1997
Manuscripts stacks
English
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Scope and Contents
This collection (17 items) consists of the papers of William A. Tidwell, Jr., including:
- Correspondence (dated 1965-1968) from General William C. Westmoreland to Tidwell
- Legion of Merit citation and certificate, awarded for Tidwell's service as Chief of the Reconnaissance and Photographic Intelligence Division in Vietnam (1964-1965)
- Other certificates and citations
- Three photographs
Biographical / Historical
William Albert Tidwell, Jr. (1918-1999) graduated from VMI in 1939. During his military career he worked primarily as an intelligence officer, and subsequently was with the Central Intelligence Agency (CSI).
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may
not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.
Preferred Citation
William A. Tidwell, Jr. papers, 1956-1997. MS 0426. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1939
Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography
United States. Army—Officers—Biography
Generals—United States—Biography
Correspondence
Military decorations
Certificates
Photographs
Westmoreland, William C. (William Childs), 1914-2005