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1946 Press Photo Marjorie Bong and James Baird announce marriage in Los Angeles.

This is an original press photo. Los Angeles: Major Bong's Widow To Wed-Marjorie Bong, 22-year-old widow of Major Richard Bong, American flying ace, is pictured today with James H. Baird after she announces they will be married in Los Angeles next Wednesday. Baird, also 22, is sales manager for a importing firm. Bong was killed 14 months ago in the crash of a jet fighter he was testing. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Baird, widow of ace airman Major Richard I. Bong. Photo measures 8 x 10.5inches. Photo is dated 10-23-1946.

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