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Benard Baldridge

2005 Inductee

Biography

A notable chemist and design engineer, Bernard excelled in the aerospace industry.  He had a 20-year career with General Electric Company.  During this time he worked on major defense projects and the Apollo Spacecraft systems.  In 1968 Bernard was named Quality Control Manager for aircraft and weapons systems.  He holds patents in the television industry and radar operations.  He was inducted in 1994 into the McKendree College Academy of Sciences.