WebEdward Vernon Rickenbacker, byname Eddie Rickenbacker, (born Oct. 8, 1890, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.—died July 23, 1973, Zürich), pilot, industrialist, and the most celebrated U.S. air ace of World War I. Rickenbacker … WebEdward Vernon "Eddie" Rickenbacker. Edward Rickenbacher was born on October 8, 1890 in Columbus, Ohio. He adopted his middle name, "Vernon," later and changed the spelling of his last name to "Rickenbacker" in …
Eddie Rickenbacker Biography - American World War I flying ace …
WebOct 14, 2008 · Regarding Captain Eddie Rickenbacker. Medal of Honor citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against … WebEddie Rickenbacker said of Luke: "He was the most daring aviator and greatest fighter pilot of the entire war. His life is one of the brightest glories of our Air Service. He went on a rampage and shot down fourteen enemy aircraft, including ten balloons, in eight days. No other ace, even the dreaded Richthofen, had ever come close to that." [1] mofa puch maxi s
Edward Rickenbacker - Recipient - Military Times
WebCapt. Eddie Rickenbacker. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker. (U.S. Air Force photo) WWI ... He also had been awarded major French and U.S. decorations including our nation's highest, the Medal of Honor, with the … WebCitation 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. … mofa prüfung theorie lernen