Captain Eddie Rickenbacker 94th Aero Squadron Medal of Honor France Sept. 25, 1918 World War I ace Edward Vernon Rickenbacker is one of the most highly decorated American airmen of all time. Captain Eddie, as he was known, earned an unprecedented eight Distinguished Service Crosses (DSCs) for aerial combat during a brief 140-day period near …
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