Captain Ed Freeman USAF

[Rthur]

Captain Ed Freeman USAF
CMH recipient
Died- 1-5-2011 at the age of 70
Rescued 29 men on November 11,1967- LZ-X-ray
He returned to the hot LZ 13 more times until all the wounded
were out. While extracting these soldiers he was hit 4 times in the legs and left arm.
I just recieved this info from an Email from a friend today.
Rthur

 

[Redmanss]

Re: Captain Ed Freeman USAF

CPT Freeman was a hell of a hero and soldier, but the email you received is incorrect. He died 20 Aug 2008.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Freeman

ETA: Unfortunately, his legacy has been abused by chain letter <span style="text-decoration: line-through">circulating</span> (not meant at you Rthur) starting assholes in an effort to slam the Hollywood worshiping mentality of America.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/freeman.asp

 

[canman]

Re: Captain Ed Freeman USAF

Good post anyway. Reminder of a Great Man.

 

[Rthur]

Re: Captain Ed Freeman USAF

Redmass, thanks for the correction. I should of checked it out farther.
Rthur