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Bridgeport veteran celebrates 100th birthday

He served in World War II and the Korean War, reaching the rank of second class.

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May 5, 2025, 10:40 AM

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Updated 4 days ago

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Danny Rodridguez Jr., originally from New York City but now living in Bridgeport, is a U.S. Navy veteran who joined in 1943 after high school.
He served in World War II and the Korean War, reaching the rank of second class.
He also spent many years as a postal service supervisor.
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