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Ed Freeman Military person

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 wing-man for Major Bruce Crandall who also received the Medal of Honor for the same missions.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 01, 1927
Birth place	Mississippi
Date of death	August 20, 2008
Place of death	Idaho , Boise Idaho
Resting place	Idaho , Boise Idaho

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