1944: MEDAL OF HONOR: Maj Richard I. Bong, with 38 aerial victories, receives the medal from General MacArthur in ceremonies in the Philippines.
Citation: http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2646/bong-richard-i.php
1944: MEDAL OF HONOR: Maj Richard I. Bong, with 38 aerial victories, receives the medal from General MacArthur in ceremonies in the Philippines.
Citation: http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2646/bong-richard-i.php