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Arnold M Bridges


World War II

United States of America
Bridges, Arnold MBridges, Arnold M
bridgesClipping041844.jpgAdded by: hankster333915Clipping from the 'Syracuse [NY] Herald–Journal', April 18, 1944
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ArnoldMBridgesWWII.jpgAdded by: hankster333915Second Lieut. Arnold M. Bridges (1921-1944)
ArnoldMBridgesWingsEtc.jpgAdded by: hankster333915Found in the personal effects of his fiancée Marge (1921-2012) were his Pilot Wings (25 grams of sterling silver [92.5% silver]), the "Sweetheart" WWII Charm Bracelet (also sterling silver), a gold Heart-shaped Locket w/photos, and the gold-plated 2dLt bar/insignia.
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IrisPIX2-051720.JPGAdded by: hankster333915Arnold’s mother, Margaret, grew award-winning irises and often put a bunch at his grave. This flower is a distant extension of that same propagation, now in CA.