Records of the Army Staff, 1903 - 2009. Official Military Personnel Files, 1912 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Edward V. Rickenbacker.

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Records of the Army Staff, 1903 - 2009. Official Military Personnel Files, 1912 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Edward V. Rickenbacker.

1916-1984

This Official Military Personnel File includes records from the following folders: Service Documents (May 1917-August 1968); Correspondence (December 1916-March 1984); Awards, Decorations, & Commendations (June 1918-August 1961); Efficiency/Fitness Reports (December 1918); Medical Records (July 1917-February 1919).

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eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11642814

National Archives at St. Louis

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Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973

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Edward Vernon "Eddie" Rickenbacker, also known as "Fast Eddie" or "Rick" (October 8, 1890 – July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was the United States' most successful fighter ace in the war and is 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,...