Edward B. Burdett

Edward B. Burdett
Edward B. Burdett
Born	March 10, 1921; Macon, Georgia
Died	November 18, 1967 (aged 46); North Vietnam
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Army Air Forces (1943–47); United States Air Force (1947–67)
Years of service	1943–1967
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands	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]

References

^ "The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall". Retrieved 2019-07-18.
^ 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)
^ "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