Box 75
Container
Contains 14 Collections and/or Records:
Artifacts, 1957 - 2011
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8
Scope and Contents
The material in the first sub-series, Awards, Diplomas, and Decorations is in the form of certificates, plaques and three-dimensional awards. Some of the highlights of the awards (certificates) are Bridges' Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medals, Air Force Commendation medal, Defense Superior Service medal and Legion of Merit. Some of the oversized awards/certificates consist of Bridges' Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, June 9, 1965; Lyndon B. Johnson Space...
Dates:
1957 - 2011
Awards, Diplomas, and Decorations, 1965 - 2011
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
1965 - 2011
Distinguished Flying Cross, February 15, 1968
Item — Box: 75, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
February 15, 1968
Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster), May 15, 1968
Item — Box: 75, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
May 15, 1968
Air Medal, January 12 thru February 3, 1968
Item — Box: 75, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
January 12 thru February 3, 1968
Air Medal, 1st thru 14th Oak Leaf Cluster, February 13 thru December 10, 1968
Item — Box: 75, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
February 13 thru December 10, 1968
Air Force Commendation Medal, November 1, 1971 thru January 19, 1973
Item — Box: 75, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
November 1, 1971 thru January 19, 1973
Meritorious Service Medal, January 21, 1973 thru June 30, 1975
Item — Box: 75, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
January 21, 1973 thru June 30, 1975
Defense Superior Service Medal, July 1980 thru May 1986
Item — Box: 75, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
July 1980 thru May 1986
Defense Superior Service Medal, July 29 thru August 6, 1985
Item — Box: 75, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
July 29 thru August 6, 1985
Legion of Merit, May 19, 1986 thru May 17, 1989
Item — Box: 75, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
May 19, 1986 thru May 17, 1989
Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster), January 28, 1990 thru August 15, 1991, signed by Chief of Staff, "Given Under My Hand, This 9th Day of August 1991", 1991
Item — Box: 75, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
1991
Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster), January 28, 1990 thru August 15, 1991, signed by General Yates, "Given Under My Hand, This 30th Day of August", 1991
Item — Box: 75, Item: 14
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 14
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates:
1991
Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6
Scope and Contents
The Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers document the extensive Air Force and NASA career of Roy D. Bridges Jr.The papers include but are not limited to, artifacts, audio visual material, awards, books, briefs and records, certificates, clippings, clothing, correspondence, diaries, documents, flight logs, flight checklists and data files, along with Bridges' pilot kneeboard notes, medals, mementos, papers, photographs, scrapbooks, textbooks, research papers, and working paper...
Dates:
1950 - 2013