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William H. Pitsenbarger | |
|---|---|
 Airman First Class Pitsenbarger | |
| Nickname(s) | "Pits" |
| Born | July 8, 1944 Piqua, Ohio, United States |
| Died | April 11, 1966 (aged 21) Xa Cam My, Cẩm Mỹ, Dong Nai, South Vietnam |
| Buried | Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1962–1966 |
| Rank | Staff sergeant[a] |
| Unit | 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Airman's Medal Purple Heart Air Medal (10) |
William Hart Pitsenbarger (July 8, 1944 – April 11, 1966) was a United States Air Force Pararescueman who flew on almost 300 rescue missions during the Vietnam War to aid downed soldiers and pilots.
On April 11, 1966, Pitsenbarger was killed aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault during the Vietnam War. Before his death, he helped save over 60 men in the battle.[1][2] He was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross, which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor.[3]
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- ^ Young, Robin (January 23, 2020). "'The Last Full Measure' Tells Story Of Hero In Vietnam War". WBUR. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
- ^ Magidson, Joey (January 22, 2020). "The Last Full Measure Is A Restrained Crusade For Justice". Hollywood News. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ^ McCrary, Lacy Dean (June 2002). "William H. Pitsenbarger: Bravest Among the Brave Vietnam War Veteran". HistoryNet. Retrieved January 25, 2020.