Edward B. Burdett | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1921 Macon, Georgia |
| Died | November 18, 1967 (aged 46) North Vietnam |
| 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]