Richard Bong
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 78 years ago |
| Date of birth | September 24,1920 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Date of died | August 6,1945 |
| Died | North Hollywood |
| Los Angeles | |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Place of burial | Poplar, Wisconsin, United States |
| Poplar Cemetery, Poplar, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| South West Pacific theatre of World War II | |
| Battle of Buna–Gona | |
| Philippines Campaign | |
| Job | Aviator |
| Spouse | Marjorie Drucker |
| Buri | Poplar, Wisconsin, United States |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 49th Fighter Group |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
| Silver Star | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
| Air Medal | |
| World War II Victory Medal | |
| Born | Superior |
| Wisconsin | |
| United States | |
| Nicknam | "Dick" Bong |
| Battleswar | World War II |
| South West Pacific Theatre | |
| Battle of Buna-Gona | |
| Philippines | |
| Education | University of Wisconsin-Superior |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 527988 |
Richard Bong Life story
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 Japanese aircraft, all with the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter.
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