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1Sgt. Hubert Bridges, Sr.
b.23 Apr 1923 Georgia, United States
d.23 Nov 1996 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
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Name 1Sgt. Hubert Bridges, Sr.
Gender Male
Birth[2] 23 Apr 1923 Georgia, United States
Military[2][3][5] From 1940 to 1950 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion 82nd Airborne division, better known as the "Triple Nickels"
Military[2][3][5] From 1956 to 1961 World War II and Korea and Vietnam
Death[2] 23 Nov 1996 Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
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  1.   .

    http://www.triplenickle.com/history.htm The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion "Triple Nickels" the nation's first All-Black parachute infantry test platoon, company, and battalion

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 .

    Hubert Bridges Sr. VVeteran
    Birth: 23 Apr 1923
    Death: 23 Nov 1996 (aged 73)
    Burial: Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, USA
    Plot: SECTION 5 SITE 933
    Memorial #: 37208396
    Bio: First Sgt, US Army - World War II, Korea and Vietnam
    Family Members
    Spouse
    Mary F Bridges 1925-2009
    Maintained by: RicH (48233558) Originally Created by: Twist (46920390)
    Added: 2009-05-17T21:47:19.000Z URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37208396/hubert-bridges
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37208396/hubert-bridges: accessed November 7, 2024), memorial page for Hubert Bridges Sr. (23 Apr 1923–23 Nov 1996), Find a Grave Memorial ID 37208396, citing Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by RicH (contributor 48233558).

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 .

    They Made History in Detroit. Michigan Chronicle. Saturday, 15 July 1944, page 3. Members of the 555th Para-Infantry Company from Fort Benning finished an exhibition. Photograph and caption.

  4.   .

    http://www.triplenickle.com/smokejumperlist.htm Smokejumpers that trained at Pendleton, Oregon PNOR. This list was taken from the duty roster.

  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 .

    Hubert Bridges (1923)
    US, Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    Full Name
    Hubert Bridges
    Gender
    Male
    Social Security Number
    ***-**-7344
    Birth Date
    23 Apr 1923
    Death Date
    23 Nov 1996
    Cause Of Death
    Unknown
    Organization Code
    ARMY
    Organization Code
    ARMY
    Organization
    Army
    Organization
    Army
    Branch
    Army
    Branch
    Army
    Enlistment Date
    13 Aug 1940
    Enlistment Date
    5 Jun 1956
    Release Date
    17 May 1950
    Release Date
    28 Feb 1961
    Conflict Period
    World War II
    Conflict Period
    Other Service
    Served For
    United States of America

  6.   .

    https://www.werelate.org/wiki/The_Triple_Nickles

  7.   .

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source Discover
    Name Hebert Brieys
    [Hubert Bridges]
    Age 16
    Estimated Birth Year abt 1924
    Gender Male
    Race Negro (Black)
    Birthplace Georgia
    Marital Status Single
    Relation to Head of House Son
    Home in 1940 Albany, Dougherty, Georgia
    Map of Home in 1940 Albany, Dougherty, Georgia
    Street Mercer Street
    House Number 318
    Inferred Residence in 1935 Albany, Dougherty, Georgia
    Residence in 1935 Albany
    Sheet Number 10B
    Attended School or College Yes
    Highest Grade Completed High School, 2nd year
    Weeks Worked in 1939 0
    Income 0
    Income Other Sources No
    Neighbors View others on page
    Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
    Evseol Brieys
    40
    Head
    Willie Brieys
    30
    Wife
    Joe Brieys
    21
    Son
    Willie C Brieys
    18
    Son
    Hebert Brieys 16 Son
    Sammy Brieys
    14
    Son

  8.   .

    Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996

    Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    Detail Source
    Name Hubert, Sr Bridges
    Birth Date 23 Apr 1923
    Death Date 23 Nov 1996
    Gender Male
    Residence Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Place of Death Detroit, Wayne, Michigan

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    U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    Detail Source
    Name Hubert Bridges Sr
    Birth Date 23 Apr 1923
    Residence Date 1996
    Address 4115 Kendall St
    Residence Detroit, MI
    Postal Code 48238-3734
    Second Residence Date 1996
    Second Address 4115 Kendall St
    Second Residence Detroit, MI
    Second Postal Code 48238-3734

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