In WWI, achieved 26 victories (22 aircraft and 4 balloons) and had received the title "American Ace of Aces." Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. TLS signed 'Eddie,' one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Eastern Air Lines letterhead, May 3, 1948. A letter in response to Ray P. Johnson, son of the founder of Borg-Warner. Johnson expresses his support of Rickenbacker's proposed retirement plan and states that 'they do not pay you enough money for the work you do.' Rickenbacker responds, in part: 'As for the last paragraph on my salary, there isn't enough salary in the world to make me do what I do, because it is not for the money but the results and accomplishments plus the necessity of proving that free enterprise and the American way of life are still the best, providing you are willing to work for them.' Bold, clean signature. In fine condition with a staple to the top border. Accompanied by the original onionskin copy of Johnson's letter. RRAuction COA.
