Birth name | Richard Ira Bong |
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Nickname(s) | "Dick" Bong |
Born | Superior, Wisconsin [2], United States | September 24, 1920
Died | August 6, 1945 North Hollywood, California [3], United States | (aged 24)
Buried | Poplar, Wisconsin [4], United States |
Allegiance | United States [5] |
Service/ | [6] United States Army Air Forces [7] |
Years of service | 1941β1945 |
Rank | [8] Major [9] |
Unit | 49th Fighter Group [10] |
Battles/wars | World War II [11]
South West Pacific Theatre [12], Battle of Buna-Gona [13], Philippines campaign (1944β45) [14] |
Awards | Medal of Honor [15] Distinguished Service Cross [16] Silver Star [17] (2) Distinguished Flying Cross [18] (7) Air Medal [19] (15) |
Richard Bong was born on September 24, 1920 (age 25) in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. He is a Celebrity Pilot. Wisconsin farm boy-turned-flying ace who killed over forty people in World War II. In His career, Richard Bong has achieved a Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (7), Air Medal (15). He died on August 6, 1945, North Hollywood, CA. More information on Richard Bong can be found here. This article will clarify Richard Bong's Family, Children, Plane Found, Marge, Grave, Air Force Base, Bridge, State Recreation Area Photos, State Recreation Area Camping, and other information.
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He grew up in Wisconsin.
Richard Bong, born 9-24-1920, before achieving notoriety as a Pilot, he grew up on a farm, where he frequently shot rifles and fantasized about flying.
Being a celebrated name in Pilot, his habit of taking low-flying joyrides over the streets of San Francisco terrified the city's residents and resulted in much laundry being blown from lines.
He was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor by General Douglas MacArthur (War Hero). Charles McGee, Gail Halvorsen, and Bob Hoover were also His acquaintances.
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● Richard Bong was born on September 24, 1920 (age 25) in Superior, Wisconsin, United States ● He is a Celebrity Pilot ● In His career, Richard Bong has achieved a Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (2), Distinguished Flying Cross (7), Air Medal (15)● He died on August 6, 1945, North Hollywood, CA● His real name is Richard Bong
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