Class of 1942
Brunswick High School
William Kidwiler
Nick Name
Bill

3839 Burkittsville Rd.

Knoxville, MD 21758

1-301-834-9334

E-Mail Address
Tank5130@AOL.com

Martial status
d: 8/19/2004 Married

Spouse
Beulah (Billie) Heath

Children
1 living 3 deceased

Grandchildren
2

Great Grandchildren
5

Where Lived While Attending High School

D Street Wenner's Hill

Education

High School

If you were in the service - Branch - Period of service - Where served etc.


              
Joined Army March 1943, trained with 8th Armored Division at Camp Polk, LA. Went overseas May 1944 and joined the 7th Armored Division. Fought from Omaha Beach across France, Belgium, Luxenburg and Holland. Lost our tank in Holland, but we knocked out a Tiger tank before losing ours. Fought in Battle of the Bulge at St. Vith. Crossed Rhine river and headed for Baltic Sea, when war ended. Won 4 battle stars. Came home October 1945 and was discharged in December 1945

Briefly What Happened Since Leaving School

Went to work for B&O railroad October 1942. Stayed on railroad for 42 years. Retired in 1985 as Chief Caller at Brunswick, MD. Was an avid duckpin bowler. Bowled in Maryland Professional Bowling Tours plus other tournments. Belong to American Legion Honor Guard, member of V.F.W., Battle of the Bulge, and 7th Armor Division Assoc. Since 1985 have been resting and taking it easy.