He flew in France
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
The first US flying ace in WW I was Eddie Rickenbacker.
Eddie Rickenbacker, an American fighter pilot during World War I, is credited with shooting down 26 enemy planes. His impressive record made him the highest-scoring ace of the United States during the war. Rickenbacker's skills and bravery earned him numerous accolades and recognition for his contributions to aerial combat.
Rickenbacker shot down 26 enemy aircraft in World War I. How many of the pilots were killed is not known, nor is the number of ground troops he might have killed.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
He flew in France
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.Click on the link below for more information.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker
CPT Eddie Rickenbacker
He shot down a number of enemy aircraft during the first world war.
Eddie Rickenbacker purchased the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1920. He acquired the facility from its original founders, who were facing financial difficulties. Rickenbacker, a famous World War I flying ace and auto racing driver, aimed to revitalize the speedway and enhance its reputation in the racing world.
the Iron cross was one of the medals awarded in ww1.
Rickenbacker was in Switzerland when he had a stroke. While recovering he contracted pnemonia and the combination killed him July 23, 1973.
US Air Force Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker and US Army Sgt. Alvin York.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker in World War 1 (8 total awards)