Paul W Bridgeman
Military
Paul A. Bridgeman Crew
466th BG - 785th BS
Standing Left to Right: Paul W. Bridgeman (P), Elijah Porter (R/O), Cordon Norton (WG), William E. Gilbert (NG), Wesley R. Vawter (CP), John W. Smith (N)
Sitting Left to Right: Raymond E. Weckerly (TG), Tom D. Hallett (B), Allen D. Miller (FE/TT), James R. Atterholt (BTG/WG)
This crew completed a 35 combat mission tour
30 August 2944 - 21 March 1945
Attlebridge Arsenal - Brassfield & Wassom
Object Number - UPL 6978 - Crew #555 Paul A. Bridgeman Crew 466th BG - 785th BS Standing Left to Right: Paul W. Bridgeman (P), Elijah Porter (R/O), Cordon Norton (WG),...
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: Technical Sergeant (2nd Grade)
- Role/Job: Radio Operator
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 466th Bomb Group 785th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
16 April 1920 | ||
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Died |
27 June 1959 | Perished in a boating accident | |
| Houston, TX, USA | 707 East 9th Street | ||
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Other Graduated High School |
Lumberton, NC, USA | Barker-Ten Mile High School | |
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Other SAC B-47 Pilot |
Plattsburgh, NY, USA | 380th BW | |
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Buried |
Arlington, VA, USA | Arlington National Cemetery |
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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Unit roster in the book ATTLEBRIDGE ARSENAL by Wassom & Brassfield, p 343