19 Jul 1942
United States
United States
- Robert Johnson joined the USAAF 61st Fighter Squadron at Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, flying P-47B Thunderbolt aircraft. ww2dbase [Robert Johnson | Bridgeport, Connecticut | CPC]
26 Nov 1942
United States
United States
- While stationed at Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, Robert Johnson and fellow members of the USAAF 61st Fighter Squadron received orders for overseas duty. ww2dbase [Robert Johnson | Bridgeport, Connecticut | CPC]
25 Oct 1945
United States
United States
- USS Marlin departed Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. ww2dbase [Marlin | Bridgeport, Connecticut | CPC]
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