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Richard I Bong


World War II · US Army · Major

Rank: Major
United States of America
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On the eve of leaving New Guinea for leave at his home in Poplar, Wisc., Capt. Richard I. Bong, 23, ranking "Ace" in the Southwest Pacific, is decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross by Brig. General Paul B. Wortsmith, 5th AF Fighter - Page 1On the eve of leaving New Guinea for leave at his home in Poplar, Wisc., Capt. Richard I. Bong, 23, ranking "Ace" in the Southwest Pacific, is decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross by Brig. General Paul B. Wortsmith, 5th AF Fighter - Page 1
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Major General Robert W. Harper And Maj. Richard Bong [Left]. [Prob Taken In U.S.] - Page 1Major General Robert W. Harper And Maj. Richard Bong [Left]. [Prob Taken In U.S.] - Page 1
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Lt. Richard Bong of Poplar, Wisconsin, in cockpit of his Lockheed P-38 Lightning in New Guinea, 3/6/43. - Page 1Lt. Richard Bong of Poplar, Wisconsin, in cockpit of his Lockheed P-38 Lightning in New Guinea, 3/6/43. - Page 1
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