1928 Letter Written By Naval Officer Admiral Richard E. Byrd JSA Aviator1928 Letter Written By Naval Officer Admiral Richard E. Byrd JSA Byrd was an American naval officer, polar explorer, pioneering aviator and organizer of polar logistics Recipient of the Medal of Honor, the US Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and the Navy Cross, the 2nd highest honor for valor given by the U. S. Navy Letter written by Admiral Richard E. Byrd dated Feb. 8, 1928 great content Byrd writes "First to fly over the North Pole" and