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Richard E. Byrd

Acting

Born October 25, 1888 · Winchester

Died March 11, 1957

Awards & recognition

  • National Aviation Hall of Fame · 1968
  • Freedom Award · 1960
  • Vega Medal · 1948
  • Patron’s Medal · 1931
  • David Livingstone Centenary Medal · 1929
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  • Langley Gold Medal · 1929
  • Hubbard Medal · 1926
  • American Campaign Medal
  • Antarctica Service Medal
  • Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
  • Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
  • Congressional Gold Medal
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
  • Honorary Member of the American Polar Society
  • Honorary Scout
  • Inter-Allied Victory Medals
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Legion of Merit
  • Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
  • Medal of Honor
  • Navy Cross
  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal
  • World War II Victory Medal

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