Richard E. Byrd, VMI Class of 1908

Rank and organization: Commander, U.S. Navy.
Born: 25 October 1888, Winchester, Va.   Appointed from: Virginia.

Citation: For distinguishing himself conspicuously by courage and intrepidity at the risk of his life, in demonstrating that it is possible for aircraft to travel in continuous flight from a now inhabited portion of the earth over the North Pole and return.


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