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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