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Box 75

 Container

Contains 13 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