This Day in History:
November 6, 1930
In recognition of 25 aerial victories during World War I, President Hoover presents the Congressional Medal of Honor to former Lt. Edward V. Rickenbacker, in ceremonies in Washington, D.C. Maj. Gen. James E. Fechet reads the citation commending air actions by America’s ace of aces, including that on September 28, 1918 when he attacked a German squadron of seven planes while on voluntary patrol and shot down two enemy aircraft.
American Aviation Historical Society
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