What happened to Richard Byrd son?

What happened to Richard Byrd son?

Richard E. Byrd Jr., son of the polar explorer, died of malnutrition and dehydration brought on by Alzheimer’s disease, the state medical examiner said Thursday.

Why did Richard E Byrd receive the Medal of Honor?

In May 1926, he headed the Byrd Expedition to the North Pole. On 9 May 1926, with Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett, USN, Byrd courageously flew over the pole. For “the risk of his life” on this occasion, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

What happened general Byrd?

Admiral Byrd died in his sleep of a heart ailment at the age of 68 on March 11, 1957, at his home at 7 Brimmer Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood in Boston. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Who funded Admiral Byrd?

At the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Byrd took command of the U.S. Antarctic service and led a third expedition to Antarctica in 1939–41, this one financed and sponsored by the U.S. government.

Was there a battle in Antarctica?

International competition extended to the continent of Antarctica during the World War II era, though the region saw no combat.

When did Admiral Byrd explore Antarctica?

The 1928-30 Byrd Expedition was the first American expedition to explore Antarctica since the U.S. Exploring Expedition under Charles Wilkes in 1840.