Claude Bridges
1st Lt. Claude H Bridges Jr was assigned to the 301st BG 419th Squadron.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): Pilot.
1st Lt. Bridges 2nd from left
Claude in Pilot seat - left side
A little battle damage to "Eager Beaver" 41-24393
The following information on Claude Bridges is gathered and extracted from military records. We have many documents and copies of documents, including military award documents. It is from these documents that we have found this information on 1st Lt. Bridges. These serviceman's records are nowhere near complete and we are always looking for more material. If you can help add to Claude Bridges's military record please contact us.
| Date | Order | Award | Ribbon & Device | Document Originator | Rank | Status |
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02/16/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 27 |
AM/2OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
 
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Issuing Authority: 12th AF |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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02/16/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 27 |
AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 12th AF |
Current Rank: 2LT |
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05/20/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 88 |
AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1LT |
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05/20/1943 |
General Order (GO)* : 94 |
AM/5OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Silver Oak Leaf Cluster = 5 OLCs |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1LT |
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05/24/1943 |
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AM Air Medal |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt. |
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05/24/1943 |
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AM/1OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1sr Lt. |
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05/24/1943 |
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AM/3OLC Air Medal Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Issuing Authority: 12th Air Force |
Current Rank: 1st Lt. |
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* Documents are of the type/classification of "General Order" for most award documents. The listed documents are GO, General Order unless otherwise stated. For example. Special Orders.
The Issuing Authority is the Command and author of the document.
4/6/1943 
11/1/1942 Came to UK with Unit
5/24/1943 Air Medal AM/OLC AM/2OLC AM/3OLC
4/6/1943
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