Capt. Edward (Eddie) V. Rickenbacker Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Corps, 94th Aero Squadron, Air Service. Place and date: Near Billy, France, 25 September 1918. G.O. No.:2, W.D., 1931. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy near Billy, France, 25 September 1918. While on a voluntary patrol over the lines, 1st Lt. Rickenbacker attacked 7 enemy plans (5 type Fokker, protecting two type Halberstadt). Disregarding the odds against him, he dived on them and shot down one of the Fokkers out of Control. He then attacked one of the Halberstadts and sent it down also.

CAPT. Rickenbacker resided in Ohio and was a LIFE MEMBER of the Legion of Valor. View CAPT. Rickenbacker’s Distinguished Service Cross.