Edward B. Burdett
Edward Burke Burdett (March 10, 1921 – November 18, 1967) was an American brigadier general who was one of the highest-ranked American military officers killed during the Vietnam War.[1] Burdett was the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing commander and had been an F-86 pilot in Korea. In Vietnam while flying an F-105, he was hit by an SA-2 and was forced to eject. Burdett was captured, but he died the same day on November 18, 1967.[2]
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.
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- 1921 births
- 1967 deaths
- American military personnel killed in the Vietnam War
- United States Air Force generals
- Brigadier generals
- United States Military Academy alumni
- Shot-down aviators
- Vietnam War prisoners of war
- American Vietnam War pilots
- United States Air Force personnel of the Vietnam War