Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr.

Byrd graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1912 and won his wings in 1918 as Naval Aviator 608. He was a primary leader in polar exploration and scientific research.

Byrd graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1912 and won his wings in 1918 as Naval Aviator 608. He was a primary leader in polar exploration and scientific research. See less