Byrd, Rear-Adm. Richard E., (25 Oct. 1888–11 March 1957), USN (retd); apptd Officer in charge, US Antarctic Programs, 1955 and in charge US Antarctic Expedition, 1955–, in support of International Geophysical Year; trustee National Geographic Society; Hon. chairman International Rescue Committee; member various organizations to do with national and international unity

• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford University Press 2007
• Subjects: Antarctic; Byrd; Antarc*
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u235368