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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...

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MOH Recipient Ed W. Freeman has died

Medal of Honor Recipient. Ed W. Freeman passed away on Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008. As a flight leader and second in command of a 16-helicopter lift unit in Vietnam, Captain Ed Freeman went where others didn't dare. After an area was medically evacuated, it was deemed too dangerous for further helicopter missions. While other helicopters stayed behind, Capt. Freeman flew 14 separate missions that saved an estimated 30 soldiers.
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