Eddie Rickenbacker
American fighter pilot
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Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an American fighter pilot in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was the most successful and most decorated United States flying ace of the war. He was also a racing driver, an... Wikipedia
Born: October 8, 1890, Columbus, OH
Died: July 23, 1973 (age 82 years), Zürich, Switzerland
Spouse: Adelaide Frost Durant (m. 1922–1973)
Awards: Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Parents: William Rickenbacker and Elizabeth Rickenbacker
Battles/wars: World War I
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