William H. Pitsenbarger
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 58 years ago |
Date of birth | July 8,1944 |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Born | Piqua |
Ohio | |
United States | |
Date of died | April 11,1966 |
Died | South Vietnam |
Years of service | 1962–1966 |
Place of burial | Covington, Ohio, United States |
Miami Memorial Park Inc, Ohio, United States | |
Battles and wars | Vietnam War |
Rank | Staff sergeant |
Unit | 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron |
Awards | Air Force Medal of Honor |
Parents | William F. Pitsenbarger |
Irene Pitsenbarger | |
Nicknam | "Pits" |
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ID | 772510 |
William H. Pitsenbarger Life story
William Hart Pitsenbarger 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.