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In combat, he risked his life to lay phone lines along the floor of the jungle. At home in Maine, he was equally comfortable climbing a utility pole to repair damaged wires, no matter how dangerous the weather.
Ibra L. Ripley Jr., better known as "Rip," made his mark fighting for his country during World War II and keeping the power on for Mainers during peacetime.See the full content of this document
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Ibra L. Ripley Jr., 88, Ww Ii Veteran, Cmp Manager
Mr. Ripley, a Rockland native and a longtime resident of Lewiston, died Monday morning at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was 88.
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