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Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer and explorer. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest honor for valor given by the United States, and was a pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader crossed the Atlantic Ocean, a segment of the Arctic Ocean, and a segment of the Antarctic Plateau. Byrd claimed that his expeditions had been the first to reach both the North Pole and the South Pole by air. His claim to have reached the North Pole is disputed. He is also known for discovering Mount Sidley, the largest dormant volcano in Antarctica.

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Born	Richard Evelyn Byrd 25 October 1888 Winchester, Virginia, USA
Died	11 March 1957 (aged 68) Boston, Massachusetts
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Marie Donaldson 1889-1974 American, Model · m. 1915 info edit

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Richard Evelyn info 1st child with Marie Donaldson Male b. 12 Feb 1920 Age: 105 1920- Celebrity Baby

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