Ralph Ambrose O'Neill
Ralph Ambrose O'Neill | |
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Ralph Ambrose O'Neill. | |
| Nicknames | Rodolfo O'Neill (Mexico) The Snake (France) |
| Born | December 7, 1896 |
| Died | October 23, 1980 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | United States Mexico |
| Branch | United States Army Air Service Mexican Air Force |
| Service years | 1917 – 1919 (USA) 1920 – 1925 (Mexico) |
| Rank | USA: Colonel (United States) Mexico: Brigadier General |
| Unit | 147th Aero Squadron |
| Conflicts | World War I Adolfo de la Huerta's rebellion (Mexico). |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), and French Croix de Guerre. |
Ralph Ambrose O'Neill (December 7, 1896 – October 23, 1980) was a Mexican flying ace from World War I credited with 103 combat patrols and five aerial victories. He was the first "Chief" Commander of the modern Mexican Air Force. He was also a pioneer of commercial aviation.