Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.
Medal of Honor Recipient
Class of 1912
- Born: 25 October 1888, Winchester, VA
- Rank: Commander
- Organization: United States Navy
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.
