Edward B. Burdett | |
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Born | Macon, Georgia | March 10, 1921
Died | November 18, 1967 North Vietnam | (aged 46)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ |
United States Army Air Forces (1943–47) United States Air Force (1947–67) |
Years of service | 1943–1967 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held |
388th Tactical Fighter Wing 48th Tactical Fighter Wing |
Battles/wars |
World War II Vietnam War |
Awards |
Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Soldier's Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Purple Heart |
Edward Burke Burdett (March 10, 1921 – November 18, 1967) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force who was one of the highest-ranked American military officers killed during the Vietnam War. [1] Burdett was the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing commander. While flying an F-105 Thunderchief, he was hit by an SA-2 surface-to-air missile and was forced to eject. Burdett was captured, but he died the same day on November 18, 1967. [2] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. [3]
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https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/6753/EDWARD-B-BURDETT/. Edward Burdett unfortunately spent time at Hanoi Hilton. Remains returned to USA