PFC Murray Dean Vidler

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110472815
• _FGRAVE: 110472815
• _FSFTID: MV53-8LZ
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/MV53-8LZ

Notes:

(Medical):On December 19, while crossing a rice paddy in the vicinity of Dong Tien in an area of Dien Ban District in Quang Nam Province known as "Dodge City" a patrol of Marines were hit with enemy sniper fire followed by a automatic weapons fire and volleys of grenades. The superior force of Viet Cong overran the Marines killing three of the men, took their weapons, equipment and fled by the time a reaction force of Marines arrived on the scene.

The reaction team recovered three of their dead comrades, one of whom was PFC Vidler who had been killed as a result of hostile gunshot wounds. One severely wounded Marine was found who had survived the attack and was evacuated for medical treatment.

Died:
Murray was the son of Vincent Victor Vidler and Gemmell Vidler, the brother of Lorne Vidler all of Regina SK. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps on May 1, 1967 in Minneapolis MN with his home of record designated as Fargo ND.

Murray arrived in Vietnam on October 10, and was assigned for duty with Company M, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st MARDIV (Rein) FMF.

On December 19, while crossing a rice paddy in the vicinity of Dong Tien in an area of Dien Ban District in Quang Nam Province known as "Dodge City" a patrol of Marines were hit with enemy sniper fire followed by a automatic weapons fire and volleys of grenades. The superior force of Viet Cong overran the Marines killing three of the men, took their weapons, equipment and fled by the time a reaction force of Marines arrived on the scene.

The reaction team recovered three of their dead comrades, one of whom was PFC Vidler who had been killed as a result of hostile gunshot wounds. One severely wounded Marine was found who had survived the attack and was evacuated for medical treatment.

Casulaties:

PFC James Martin Klopmeyer
PFC John Franklin Riegel
PFC Murray Dean Vidler

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157200881
• _FGRAVE: 157200881
• _FSFTID: KDMW-VL8
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KDMW-VL8

Vincent married Mary Gemmel Kidd in 1940. Mary (daughter of James Duncan Kidd and Lillie Christina "Tena" McFarlane) was born on 14 Oct 1909 in Lockwood, Saskatchewan Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 9 Feb 2004 in Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in 2004 in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157200860
• _FGRAVE: 157200860
• _FSFTID: GMJQ-966
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GMJQ-966

Notes:

Died:
?b?Mary Gemmel Vidler (Gramma V.) (nee Kidd)?/b?
of Cochrane, AB passed away quietly at the Foothills Hospital, on Monday, February 9, 2004, after a severe stroke at the age of 94 years.

Mary enjoyed the closeness and love of her family and friends and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. She was an inspiration to all. She had a zest for life and amazing drive with a warm and gentle kindness. We love you Gramma V. Mary is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Lorne and Norma Jean Vidler of Cochrane; four grandchildren, Terry McCracken, Scott (Jackie) Vidler, Jayme (Kirstie) Vidler, and Jodi (Chris) Collins; and four great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Ashley, Cale, and Claudia. She is also survived by a sister Ina Greenfield of Saskatoon, SK and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Vernie Victor in 1985; son Murray Dean in 1967; brothers, Art and Ken Kidd; and sister Beth Eggertson.

A Celebration of Mary's Life will be held at St. Andrew's United Church in Cochrane at a later date with the Rev. Don Koots officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Mary's name directly to Big Hill Senior Citizens Activity Society, c/o Big Hill Lodge, 98 Carolina Drive, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X5 Telephone: (403) 932-3355

In living memory of Mary Vidler, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., CALGARY.
______________________________
Additional information provided by Carollynn Leggott.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64646249
• _FGRAVE: 64646249
• _FSFTID: K863-HPZ
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K863-HPZ
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Birth:
cemetery listing & gravestone, Nokomis, SK

_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Died:
cemetery listing & gravestone, Nokomis, SK

Buried:
Plot: 2 a 26
Son of Joseph & Mary

James married Lillie Christina "Tena" McFarlane on 1 Dec 1908 in Ontario, Canada. Lillie (daughter of Joseph McFarlane and Catherine Ann Gemmill) was born on 23 Jan 1886 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1976 in Nokomis, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in 1976 in Nokomis Cemetery, Nokomis, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Lillie Christina McFarlane
• Name: Tenna McFarlane
• Name: Tessa McFarlane
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64646251
• _FGRAVE: 64646251
• _FSFTID: LC2N-4G3
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LC2N-4G3
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Parents
Joseph McFarlane1851 '96

Catherine Ann Gemmil1853 '96 1908

Birth:
www.ancestry.ca
1901 census, Beckwith Twp., Lanark Co., ON
+++
cemetery listing & gravestone, Nokomis, SK
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www.ancestry.ca [accessed 170427]
birth register, BeckwithTwp, Lanark Co. ON
Name:Lillia Christina McFarlane
Date of Birth:23 Jan 1886
Gender:Female
Birth Place:Lanark, Ontario, Canada
Father's name:Joseph McFarlane
Mother's name:Catharine Ann Gemmel

Died:
cemetery listing & gravestone, Nokomis, SK
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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSln=Kidd&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GScntry=10&GSob=n&GSsr=561&df=all& [accessed 161227]
Kidd, Lillie Christina "Tena" 64646251
b. Jan., 1886 d. 1976 Nokomis Cemetery
Nokomis
Saskatoon Census Division
Saskatchewan
Canada

Buried:
Plot: 2 a 26

Inscription:
dau of Joseph & Catherine

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195574749
• _FGRAVE: 195574749
• _FSFTID: KCK6-LCW
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KCK6-LCW
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

MARRIAGE:
Name: Joseph Kidd
Birth Place: Canada Beckwith
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1847
Father Name: John Kidd
Mother Name: Margaret Garland
Spouse Name: Mary Mcdiarmid
Spouse's Age: 26
Spouse Birth Place: Canada Beckwith
Spouse Father Name: Angus Mcdiarmid
Spouse Mother Name: Ann Livingstone
Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1869
Marriage Location: Lanark
Marriage County: Lanark
Archives of Ontario Microfilm: MS932_1
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Vol 1, pg 295 - Joseph KIDD, 22, yeoman, Beckwith, same, s/o John KIDD & Margaret GARLAND, married Mary McDIARMID, 26, Beckwith, same, d/o Angus McDIARMID & Ann LIVINGSTONE, witn: James KIDD & Peter McDIARMID, both of Beckwith, 8 Oct. 1869 at Derry, Beckwith

Birth:
www.ancestry.ca [accessed 161212]
1851 census, Beckwith Twp., Lanark Co., ON
age 6
+++
Weselyan Methodist Church Records, C1800 - C1900 Births

_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Joseph married Mary McDiarmid on 8 Oct 1869 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Angus McDiarmid and Annie Livingstone) was born on 6 Nov 1843 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Sep 1889 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1889 in Prospect United Church Cemetery, Prospect, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195574783
• _FGRAVE: 195574783
• _FSFTID: K48H-Y4S
• _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K48H-Y4S
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Birth:
exttracts from Scotch Church baptism reocrds,, "The Flourishing Tree", Mabel Ringeraide

Notes:

Married:
1. Kidd, George Edward, "The Story of the Derry", May 1, 1943
Mary married Joseph Kidd
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2. marriage record
Vol 1, pg 295 - Joseph KIDD, 22, yeoman, Beckwith, same, s/o John KIDD & Margaret GARLAND, married Mary McDIARMID, 26, Beckwith, same, d/o Angus McDIARMID & Ann LIVINGSTONE, witn: James KIDD & Peter McDIARMID, both of Beckwith, 8 Oct. 1869 at Derry, Beckwith
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/lanark69.htm
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3. www.ancestry.ca 160101
marriage register, Beckwith, ON
Name:Joseph Kidd
Age:22
Birth Date:abt 1847
Birth Place:Canada Beckwith
Marriage Date:8 Oct 1869
Marriage County or District:Lanark
Father:John Kidd
Mother:Margaret Garland
Spouse: Mary McDiarmid
Spouse's Age:26
Spouse Birth Date:abt 1843
Spouse Birth Place:Canada Beckwith
Spouse Father:Angus McDiarmid
Spouse Mother:Ann Livingstone

Other Events and Attributes:

• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Birth:
1901 census, Beckwith, ON

Died:
cemetery listing & gravestone, Nokomis, SK, http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cansacem/nokomis.html

Joseph married Catherine Ann Gemmill on 28 Apr 1875. Catherine was born on 23 Jun 1853; died on 7 Mar 1909 in Nokomis, Saskatoon Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Catharine Ann Gemmill
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Notes:

Birth:
1901 census, Beckwith, ON
death register, Carleton Place, ON

Died:
death register, Carleton Place, ON
cemetery listing & gravestone, Nokomis, SK

Notes:

Married:
marraige register, Goulbourn, ON