Eddie Rickenbacker
War Hero

Eddie Rickenbacker Net Worth

He was the most successful American fighter pilot in World War I, shooting down 26 enemy aircraft. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and leadership. Rickenbacker's salary was not publicly disclosed, but his net worth was estimated to be around $1.3 billion.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 8, 1890
Birth Place Columbus, OH
Age 129 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $1.3 billion (2024)

About

American flying ace who was also a celebrity race car driver, airline executive, and presidential advisor.

Before Fame

He was considered too old to fly combat missions in World War I, but he proved his doubters wrong by scoring 26 war-time kills.

Trivia

He bought Eastern Airlines during the inter-war period and negotiated air mail routes with the federal government, bringing his airline to national prominence.

Family Life

He was born in Ohio to Swiss immigrant parents.

Associated With

He flew a World War II mission to aid General Douglas MacArthur. His plane went down en route to the General, but Rickenbacker and some of his crew survived.

About the author

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