Richard Bong
American military personnel
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Richard "Dick" Ira Bong was a United States Army Air Forces major and Medal of Honor recipient in World War II. He was one of the most decorated American fighter pilots and the country's top flying ace in the war, credited with shooting down 40... Wikipedia
Born: September 24, 1920, Superior, WI
Died: August 6, 1945 (age 24 years), North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Place of burial: Poplar Cemetery, Poplar, WI
Spouse: Marjorie Drucker (m. 1945–1945)
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (7), and more
Battles/wars: World War II: South West Pacific Theatre; Battle of Buna-Gona; Philippines campaign (1944–45)
Nickname(s): "Dick" Bong