Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient James Vidal Jr.
James Henry Vidal died peacefully June 26, 2017. Jim was ninety four and had resided at Lenbrook for the last five years. He is survived by his daughter, Betsy Hall, and step-son, John Lochridge. Other family members are Chip Hall, Millie Lochridge, Lesley Lochridge and seven grandchildren. Jim was born in 1923 in Gainesville, Florida. He was educated at the University of Florida with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a Forward Observer in the US Army during World War II. He crossed...
