| Edward B. Burdett | |
| Birth Date: | 10 March 1921 |
| Birth Place: | Macon, Georgia |
| Death Place: | North Vietnam |
| Placeofburial: | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army Air Forces (1943–47) United States Air Force (1947–67) |
| Serviceyears: | 1943–1967 |
| Rank: | Brigadier General |
| Commands: | 388th Tactical Fighter Wing 48th Tactical Fighter Wing |
| Battles: | 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]
https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/6753/EDWARD-B-BURDETT/. Edward Burdett unfortunately spent time at Hanoi Hilton. Remains returned to USA