>From scrapbook in possession of the Pierce County Historical Association (please note, I am just posting, I have NO further info on this family) Newspaper is possibly the Spring Valley Sun, date unknown. NO HEADLINE It is Bong! Major Richard I. Bong, of Poplar, Wis., who recently received the Congressional Medal of Honor, is now home on leave, awaiting assignment to a new post. He recently shot down his 40th plane in combat with the Japs over the Philippines.