Timeline
1920
Wisconsin
Birth- Sep 24, 1920
Superior, WI
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 21 years
Conflict Period
World War II
Army Branch
Air Corps
Served For
United States of America
Army Serial Number
16022192
Branch
Army
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Army Component
Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Branch
Army Air Forces
Rank
Major
Gold Star
Service Number
O-433784
Enlistment- May 29, 1941-Age: 21 years
Enlistment Term
Enlistment for the Philippine Department
Wausau Wisconsin
Death- Aug 6, 1945-Age: 25 years
North Hollywood, CA
Other Facts
Residence
Douglas County, Wisconsin
Level Of Education
2 years of college
Occupation
Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White
Source Information
Source Film Reel Number
8.49
Source Box Number
1583
Full Name
Richard I Bong
Also known as
Dick Bong
Full Name
Richard Ira Bong