Edward B. Burdett

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 and had been an F-86 Sabre pilot in Korea. In Vietnam 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]

For the Australian rugby league player, see Edward Burdett (rugby league).

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.
  3. "Burial detail: Burdett, Edward Burke". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
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