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Ed Freeman was an Army captain in Vietnam who flew 14 dangerous helicopter rescue missions in which he delivered needed supplies and evacuated 30 wounded American soldiers.

The Medal of Honor was presented to Ed Freeman on July 16, 2001.

In tribute of this man the following info is provided below:

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Read his official Citation and learn why Captain Freeman was recognized with the Medal of Honor

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Here is an excerpt from the Congressional
Bill that authorized Freeman's Medal of Honor:

SEC. 532. AUTHORITY FOR AWARD OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO ED W. FREEMAN FOR VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT.

(a) WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS- Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the military service, the President may award the Medal of Honor, posthumously, under section 3741 of that title to Ed W. Freeman of Boise, Idaho, for the acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict described in subsection (b).

(b) ACTION DESCRIBED- The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of Ed W. Freeman on November 14, 1965, as a flight leader and second in command of a 16-helicopter lift unit, serving in the grade of captain at Landing Zone X-Ray in the battle of the Ia Drang Valley, Republic of Vietnam, with Alpha Company, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).