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Richard E. Byrd
American naval officer, explorer (1888–1957)
For his father, the Virginia lawyer and politician, see Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr.
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Birth name | Richard Evelyn Byrd 4th |
Born | (1888-10-25)October 25, 1888 Winchester, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 11, 1957(1957-03-11) (aged 68) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, |
Allegiance | United States |
Service / branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1912–1927 1940–1947 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
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Spouse(s) | Marie Ames Byrd (m. ) |
Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957), was an American naval officer,[1] and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.
Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a