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Edward B. Burdett

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United States Air Force general For the Australian rugby league player, see Edward Burdett (rugby league).
Edward B. Burdett
Born(1921-03-10)March 10, 1921
Macon, Georgia
DiedNovember 18, 1967(1967-11-18) (aged 46)
North Vietnam
BuriedArlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Forces (1943–47)
United States Air Force (1947–67)
Years of service1943–1967
RankBrigadier General
Commands388th Tactical Fighter Wing
48th Tactical Fighter Wing
Battles / warsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsSilver 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. 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. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

References

  1. "The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall". Retrieved 2019-07-18.
  2. Russell M. Gimmi (2009). Airman: The Life of Richard F. B. Gimmi. Bloomington, IN. p. 270. 978-1-4401-5311-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. "Burial detail: Burdett, Edward Burke". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 2023-04-22.

https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/6753/EDWARD-B-BURDETT/. Edward Burdett unfortunately spent time at Hanoi Hilton. Remains returned to USA

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