MAJOR “DICK” BONG MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL MARKER

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MAJOR RICHARD I. BONG DESTROYED FORTY ENEMY AIRCRAFT WHILE IN THE PACIFIC THEATER DURING WORLD WAR II. HE BECAME AMERICA'S LEADING AIR ACE OF ALL TIME. HE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR BY A GRATEFUL GOVERNMENT.

Location

Address: 9704 MAIN STREET
City: POPLAR
State:
Zip Code: 54864

Details

Memorial Type: Medal of Honor Wayside Memorial
Access: Public
Wars Commemorated: WORLD WAR II
Year Dedicated: 1957
Photograph By: KEITH L.
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