Eddie Rickenbacker, WWI Ace
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kbarhow
N 39° 56.234 W 083° 02.219
17S E 325958 N 4422777
WW I ace, Congressional Medal of Honor holder, early air transportation leader, race car driver, to name a few.
Waymark Code: WM3F2T
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rangerroad
Views: 83

Description:
Famous WW I ace played a significant role in military and civilian air transportation. He was also a early car racer, and was AKA Fast Eddie. Nearby airbase is named after him. Buried here in Greenlawn Cemetery.


Date of birth: 10/08/1890

Date of death: 07/27/1973

Area of notoriety: Historical Figure

Marker Type: Headstone

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8 am-5 pm

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

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