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This coin came from the estate of an American 1960/1970s musician who was a big supporter of veteran affairs.
Lot of 1 Medal of Honor challenge coin dedicated to U.S. Army Major Ed "Too Tall" Freeman.
Key Details on the Coin
• Subject: Major Ed W. "Too Tall" Freeman (November 20, 1927 – August 20, 1908), a U.S. Army helicopter pilot.
• Honors: Features the Medal of Honor ribbon and medal, the 1st Cavalry Division insignia, a UH-1 Huey helicopter, his facsimile signature, and the date 14 Nov. 1965.
• Significance: The date marks the Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War, where Freeman repeatedly flew an unarmed helicopter through intense enemy fire to deliver ammunition and evacuate wounded soldiers.
• Inscriptions: The outer ring reads "Ed Freeman" on top and "Korea - Viet Nam" along the bottom.
