South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Captain Eddie: Ace of Aces

Rickenbacker Woods Incorporated

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

1. Captain Eddie: Ace of Aces Marker

Inscription. When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Rickenbacker joined the Army hoping to be a part of the Air Corps. Because he was known as a race car driver and was considered too old for flight training at the age of 27, he was assigned as a driver for military leaders in France. He continually longed to fly. Employing his gift for persuasion, he talked his way into flight training despite his age and lack of experience. After only 25 hours of flight time, he was promoted to First Lieutenant in the Signal Corps. With a few victories under his belt, he was again promoted, this time to the rank of Captain. Fighting against the infamous "Flying Circus" air squadron of Baron von Richtofen, Eddie attained 26 victories and became a living legend, known as America's "Ace of Aces."

Erected by Rickenbacker Woods, Incorporated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Roads & Vehicles • Sports • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 39° 56.971′ N, 82° 57.724′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is

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on East Livingston Avenue (U.S. 33) west of Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1338 E Livingston Ave, Columbus OH 43205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Eddie Rickenbacker: Full Speed Ahead (here, next to this marker); Backyard Work and Play: When Eddie was a Boy (here, next to this marker); The Eddie Rickenbacker Boyhood Home National Historic Landmark (a few steps from this marker); Rickenbacker Woods, Inc. (a few steps from this marker); Hanford Village (approx. 0.8 miles away); Engine House 11 (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Transformation of Franklin Park

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

2. Captain Eddie: Ace of Aces Marker

(approx. one mile away); Hannah Neil Mission And Home For The Friendless (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.