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occupation on WWI draft
« on: Sunday 28 October 18 15:00 GMT (UK) »
hi can somebody please interpret the words?
I can read Shipping Clerk , Bridgeport , Connecticut but the rest is beyond me?

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Re: occupation on WWI draft
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 28 October 18 15:08 GMT (UK) »
Bilton/Bolton Machine & Tool Co.
[something] Ave[enue] Bridgeport
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« Reply #2 on: Sunday 28 October 18 15:15 GMT (UK) »
It might be Housatonic Avenue. http://www.rootschat.com/links/01mxb/
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« Reply #3 on: Sunday 28 October 18 15:21 GMT (UK) »
Wow thanks jenb you did a great job!


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« Reply #4 on: Monday 29 October 18 15:13 GMT (UK) »
Ad from that time period

The Bridgeport Telegram
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Friday, January 25, 1918 - Page 8

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« Reply #5 on: Monday 29 October 18 15:16 GMT (UK) »
Thanks rj137 that is undisputable evidence thank you so much for finding it  ;D