Background
Bridge, Herbert Marvin was born on March 14, 1925 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Ben and Sally (Silverman) Bridge.
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Herbert Marvin Bridge, American jewelry executive. Served to rear admiral United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1985.; Member Pacific Northwest Jewelers (past president), American Gem. Society (trustee 1993, chair of trustees 1994), Greater SeattleC. of C. (past chairman 1986-1987, president club, past president 1974-1975), NavalRes. Association (past president), Washington Athletic.
Education
Bachelor in Political Science, University Washington, Seattle, 1947.
Career
President Ben Bridge Jeweler Inc., Seattle, 1955—1976, chairman, since 1977.
Membership
President Downtown Seattle Association, 1980-1981. Past president, American Jewish Committee. Board directors Naval Academy Foundation, Naval Undersea Museum, Alliance for Education.
Emeritus chairman Puget Sound United Service Organizations. Chairman senior advisory board Goodwill Games of 1990. Co-chairman King County chapter United Way, 2000-2001.
Rear admiral United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1985. Member of Greater Seattle Chamber of C. (past president), Pacific Northwest Jewelers, American Gem. Society (head trustee 1993—2000, Certified Gemologist, Triple Zero award 2001, Shipley award 2003), Rotary, City Club (founder), Washington Athletic Club (past president), Naval Reserve Association, Shriners.
Connections
Married Shirley Selesnick, January 25, 1948. Children: Jonathan J., Daniel E. Bachelor of Arts Political.
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit with Gold Star in lieu of 2d award. Recipient Israel Bonds Masada award, 1974, American Jewish Committee Human Relations award, 1978, Navy League scroll honorary, 1980, 96, Alumni Legend award University Washington, 1987, Volunteer of Year award Jewish Federation, 1991, Humanitarian award Privacy Fund, 1991, Heritage award Museum History and Industry, 1993, A.K. Guy Community Service award Young Men’s Christian Association, 1995, Community Service award Sea 1st, 1998, Citizen of Year award Seattle-King County, 2001, Achievement medal Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 2003, Lifetime Achievement award Jewelry Information Center, 2005, Outstanding Jeweler, California 24K Club, 2008, Doctor L. C. Foss Annual award, 2009. Named to National Jewelers Hall of Fame, 1998, Puget Sound Business Hall of Fame, 1999, Maritime Supporter of Year, Navy League and Seattle Yacht Club, 2007.Decorated Legion of Merit with Gold Star in lieu of 2d award. Recipient Israel Bonds Masada award, 1974, American Jewish Committee Human Relations award, 1978, Navy League scroll honorary, 1980, 96, Alumni Legend award University Washington, 1987, Volunteer of Year award Jewish Federation, 1991, Humanitarian award Privacy Fund, 1991, Heritage award Museum History and Industry, 1993, A.K. Guy Community Service award Young Men’s Christian Association, 1995, Community Service award Sea 1st, 1998, Citizen of Year award Seattle-King County, 2001, Achievement medal Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, 2003, Lifetime Achievement award Jewelry Information Center, 2005, Outstanding Jeweler, California 24K Club, 2008, Doctor L. C. Foss Annual award, 2009. Named to National Jewelers Hall of Fame, 1998, Puget Sound Business Hall of Fame, 1999, Maritime Supporter of Year, Navy League and Seattle Yacht Club, 2007.