Ed Freeman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ed Freeman

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 20-Nov-1927

Place of Birth: Neely, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 20-Aug-2008

Profession: military officer, helicopter pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Ed W.
"Too Tall" Freeman (November 20, 1927 – August 20, 2008) was a United States Army helicopter pilot who received the U.S.
military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War.
During the battle, he flew through gunfire numerous times, bringing supplies to a trapped American battalion and flying dozens of wounded soldiers to safety.
Freeman was a wingman for Major Bruce Crandall who also received the Medal of Honor for the same missions.