Eddie Rickenbacker
Military Person
1890 – 1973
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Who was Eddie Rickenbacker?
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines.
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- Born
- Oct 8, 1890
Columbus - Also known as
- Edward Vernon Rickenbacker
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Germany
- Profession
- Lived in
- Columbus
- New York City
- Died
- Jul 27, 1973
Zürich - Resting place
- Columbus
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on July 23, 2013
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