Philip B. Meigs of Bradenton, Florida was the son of Sanford J. Meigs of Saint Albans, Vermont. He left the farm in Vermont of his childhood soon after graduation from BFA in Saint Albans, to travel as a concessionaire. For over fifty years till his death he traveled from Maine to Florida selling Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Popcorn and Ice Cream. First trailing the Ringling Brothers Circus, and later establishing a route along the eastern coast that his sons Dale and John still work till this day. This route included such fairs as Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont, The Eastern States Exposition, in West Springfield, Massassechuttes, and the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, South Carolina. He married Ruth Adel Donaldson, daughter of Edward and Charlotte Donaldson of Swanton, Vermont.

 

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Philip Meigs had always yearned to see the world. The simple existence of the ordinary laity had no appeal for him at all. The idea of thrill and excitement continally worked to lead the young Philip Meigs on a merry chase before he finally decided to settle down and become a model husband and pillar of the church in his community. His early coursework included Commercial Studies, at which he did very well, and he achieved honors in typing, with three penmanship certificates.

In 1942, Philip Meigs entered the United States Army at the age of 32, and he served his country during the Second World War. He participated in the Northern France, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Rhineland campaigns. While in the United States he seved at Camp Polk, Louisana, Camp Coxcomp, California, and Fort Benning, Georgia. Philip Meigs was issued the Europe, Africa, Middle East Ribbon (ETO Ribbon) with four battle stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Verdun, Medal.

ETO Ribbon
Army Good Conduct Medal	Verdun Medal