RICHARD EVELYN BYRD

RICHARD EVELYN BYRD

Class of 1912

Lieutenant Commander

U.S. Navy

May 9, 1926

North Pole

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.

RICHARD EVELYN BYRD

Class of 1912

Lieutenant Commander

U.S. Navy

May 9, 1926

North Pole

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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Medal of Honor Plaque

Richard is one of seventy-three Naval Academy alumni awarded the Medal of Honor.

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