Eddie Rickenbacker
American World War I aviator (1890–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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] He was also a racing driver, an automotive designer, and a long-time head of Eastern Air Lines.[1]
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Birth name | Edward Rickenbacher | ||||||
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Born | (1890-10-08)October 8, 1890 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
Died | July 23, 1973(1973-07-23) (aged 82) Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland | ||||||
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Allegiance | United States | ||||||
Service/ | United States Army Air Service | ||||||
Years of service | 1917–1919 | ||||||
Rank | Captain | ||||||
Commands held | 94th Aero Squadron | ||||||
Battles/wars | World War I | ||||||
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42 races run over 5 years | |||||||
Best finish | 3rd (1916) | ||||||
First race | 1912 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
Last race | 1916 Championship Award Sweepstakes (Ascot Speedway) | ||||||
First win | 1914 Sioux City 300 (Sioux City) | ||||||
Last win | 1916 Championship Award Sweepstakes (Ascot Speedway) | ||||||
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