Richard Ira Bong

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Richard_Ira_Bong

GPTKB entity

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
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
http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Richard Ira Bong