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Eddie Rickenbacker was an American fighter ace in World War I. He received the Medal of Honor. He was the leading American ace with 26 combat victories.

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Famous American air ace of world war 1?

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How many months did it take Eddie Rickenbacker to become a ace in world war 1?

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What medals was Eddie Rickenbacker awarded for World War 1?

the Iron cross was one of the medals awarded in ww1.


Who was the first US flying ace in world war 1?

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Who won the most Navy Service Crosses?

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker in World War 1 (8 total awards)


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Elsie Janis, Elizabeth Brice, Lois meredith, Bill Morrisey, Tommy Gray, and a Mr. Walker...according to WW1 ace Eddie Rickenbacker in his autobiography.


What was the 6 named bars on Eddie Rickenbacker World War 1 victory medal?

Eddie Rickenbacker's World War I victory medal featured six named bars representing the major campaigns in which he participated. These bars are: "St. Mihiel," "Meuse-Argonne," "Champagne," "Aisne," "Montdidier-Noyon," and "Somme." Each bar signifies his involvement in key battles during the war, highlighting his significant contributions as a fighter pilot. The medal itself symbolizes his bravery and achievements in aerial combat.


Who was the leading fighter ace for the Americans in World war 1?

Eddy Rickenbacker with 26 kills


How did Eddie Rickenbacker become a world war 1?

He was well known as a racecar driver before the war. He went to France as a driver but transferred to the aviation division.He learned to fly on his own time and eventually joined the U.S Army Ari Service.


Who was Eddie richenbacker?

Eddie Rickenbacker was the United States highest scoring fighter pilot during World War 1. He had 26 "confirmed" kills or downed enemy aircraft during the war. Apparently, he had more "unconfirmed" kills, that is, witnesses. Eddie received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1931 by President Herbert Hoover. See Wikipedia for more information.