Edward B. Burdett
American brigadier general who was one of the highest-ranked American military officers killed during the Vietnam War
About Edward B. Burdett
Lived 1921 – 1967 (aged 45–46). Edward B. Burdett was a military personnel.
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.
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Who was Edward B. Burdett?
American brigadier general who was one of the highest-ranked American military officers killed during the Vietnam War
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Edward B. Burdett was born in 1921.
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Edward B. Burdett died in 1967.
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Edward B. Burdett was a military personnel.
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