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Richard E. Byrd

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American naval officer, explorer (1888-1957)

United StatesHistorical FiguresLived 1888 to 1957 · aged 68
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Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. was an American naval officer, and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau.

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

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Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. was an American naval officer, and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau. He is also known for discovering Mount Sidley, the largest dormant volcano in Antarctica.

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Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1957 · aged 68
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32 languages

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