Eddie Rickenbacker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eddie Rickenbacker

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1890

Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 23-Jul-1973

Profession: businessperson, military personnel, aircraft pilot, racing automobile driver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient.
With 26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in the war.
He was also considered to have received the most awards for valor by an American during the war.
He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the long-time head of Eastern Air Lines.