Oral History Interview with Robert Bridge, August 24, 2004 Page: 3
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My name is John B. Tombaugh and I am Peggy Van Meter and we are
interviewing Mr. Robert R. "Bob" Bridge.
Mr. Tombaugh
Would you please state your name and address?
Mr. Bridge
Robert R. Bridge at 1235 Bittersweet Lane, Rochester, Indiana.
Mr. Tombaugh
Do you remember your service number?
Mr. Bridge
Sure, 35 898 552.
Mr. Tombaugh
Do you remember your rank on getting out?
Mr. Bridge
Sgt. (Buck)
Mr. Tombaugh
What were your parents names and where were they born?
Mr. Bridge
Harry Albert Bridge born at Monticello, Indiana and Gavis A
(Baer) Bridge born at Sitka, Indiana.
Mr. Tombaugh
What is your wife's name?
Mr. Bridge
Carol Jean (Coplen) Bridge married March 31, 1978.
My First wife and mother of my children was Martha Weddle Bridge
She was born in Johnson County, Franklin, Indiana and died on Nov.
11.th, 1976. aadde n v
Mr. Tombaugh
Do you have any children?
Mr. BridgeYes; Stephen, Nancy and John (Jack).
Mr. Tombaugh
Where did you go to school?
Mr. Bridge
Started at Monticello and then Lucerne and graduated from Royal
Center in 1943.
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Bridge, Robert. Oral History Interview with Robert Bridge, August 24, 2004, text, August 24, 2004; Fredericksburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1606363/m1/3/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.