Richard Ira Bong

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Richard_Ira_Bong
GPTKB entity
Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:human
gptkbp:aircraftFlown gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkbp:allegiance gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:awardReceived gptkb:Air_Medal
gptkb:Distinguished_Flying_Cross
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Cross
gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkb:Purple_Heart
gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkbp:birthDate 1920-09-24
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Poplar,_Wisconsin,_United_States
gptkbp:causeOfDeath aircraft crash
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:deathDate 1945-08-06
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:North_Hollywood,_California,_United_States
gptkbp:education gptkb:Superior_State_Teachers_College
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richard Ira Bong
gptkbp:memorial gptkb:Richard_I._Bong_Veterans_Historical_Center
gptkb:Bong_Air_Force_Base
gptkb:Bong_Recreation_Area
gptkbp:militaryBranch gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notableFor top American fighter ace in World War II
gptkbp:numberOfAerialVictories 40
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:pilot
gptkbp:rank major
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marjorie_Vattendahl
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Richard_Bong
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6