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Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (born Edward Rickenbacher, October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter pilot in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. [1] [2] With 26 aerial victories, he was the most successful and most decorated United States flying ace of the war. [3] .
Jun 12, 2006 · By October 1, Rickenbacker’s score stood at 12 and he had been promoted to the rank of captain. He was the most successful U.S. Air Service fighter pilot alive, and the press dubbed him ‘America’s Ace of Aces.’. He disliked that title, however, because he felt ‘the honor carried the curse of death.’.
Capt. "Eddie" Rickenbacker, as he has been fondly called by several generations of Americans and millions of people the world over, was a racing driver who went into World War I at America's entrance and came out of it as the leading U.S. Ace with 26 confirmations over the enemy.
Apr 29, 2020 · It is the childhood home of a true American hero and Columbus native, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. His story, one of hundreds told throughout the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, is inspirational and legendary.
Oct 25, 2021 · U.S. Air Force Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker in the cockpit of a biplane. Yet, his life began with great obstacles that would have stopped most people. How did he achieve so much success?
Jul 19, 2024 · Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was a pilot, industrialist, and the most celebrated U.S. air ace of World War I. Rickenbacker developed an early interest in internal-combustion engines and automobiles, and, by the time the United States entered World War I, he was one of the country’s top three racing.
Apr 27, 2023 · dward Vernon Rickenbacker, or “Captain Eddie” to many, was America’s “Ace of Aces” in World War I. In a scant six months, he shot down 26 German aircraft and balloons.
U.S. Army Air Service First Lieutenant Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War I. With much sadness, we share the passing of Medal of Honor Recipient Paul William Bucha, on July 31, 2024 at the age of 80.
Edward Rickenbacker. MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Billy, France, 25 September 1918. While on a voluntary patrol over the lines, 1st Lt. Rickenbacker attacked seven enemy planes (five type Fokker, protecting two type Halberstadt).
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Billy, France, 25 September 1918. While on a voluntary patrol over the lines, 1st Lt. Rickenbacker attacked 7 enemy planes (5 type Fokker, protecting two type Halberstadt).
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