Pitsenbarger WilliamH Horoscope

Pitsenbarger WilliamH

Jul 8, 1944

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Remembering Since 1966

Events

Death:Death by War or Terrorism 11 April 1966 (Age 21) chart Placidus Equal_H.

Biography

United States Air Force Pararescueman, nicknamed Pits, who flew on almost 300 rescue missions during the Vietnam War to aide downed soldiers and pilots. On the night of 11 April 1966, he was killed aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault during the Vietnam War. Pits died at age 21. He was initially posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross, which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. He was the first enlisted recipient of the Air Force Cross medal, receiving the award in 1966. In December 2019, The Last Full Measure will be released depicting his life with Jeremy Irvine portraying Pits. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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`` William H. Pitsenbarger

William H. Pitsenbarger (July 8, 1944 - April 11, 1966)

William Hart Pitsenbarger, known as "Pits," was a United States Air Force Pararescueman who was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross, later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, for his extraordinary heroism and selfless devotion to duty during the Vietnam War.

Born in Piqua, Ohio, Pitsenbarger enlisted in the Air Force in 1962. After completing pararescue training, he was deployed to Vietnam in 1965. On April 11, 1966, during the Battle of Xa Cam My, Pitsenbarger was aboard a rescue helicopter responding to a call to extract wounded soldiers from a heavily embattled area. Under intense enemy fire, Pitsenbarger volunteered to be lowered to the ground to aid the besieged troops. He remained on the ground for over an hour and a half, tending to the wounded, providing ammunition, and fighting alongside the soldiers. When the helicopter he arrived in had to leave due to low fuel and damage, Pitsenbarger chose to stay with the men, refusing evacuation. He continued to fight bravely, saving numerous lives, until he was ultimately killed in action.

Medal of Honor: Initially awarded the Air Force Cross, his actions were later reviewed, and in 2000, Pitsenbarger was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor. His parents accepted the award on his behalf.

Legacy: Pitsenbarger's bravery and dedication have been widely honored. The Air Force has named several facilities in his honor, including the Pitsenbarger Air Force Base in Ohio (formerly Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) and the Pitsenbarger Dining Hall at Lackland Air Force Base. The National Museum of the US Air Force has an exhibit dedicated to his life and service.

Media and Public Profile: The story of William Pitsenbarger has been the subject of several books and films, most notably the 2019 film "The Last Full Measure," which brought his heroism to a wider audience. Information about his life and service can be found online through various veteran organizations, military history websites, and news archives.

While specific social media accounts for William H. Pitsenbarger do not exist (due to him being deceased before the advent of social media), numerous memorial pages and groups exist online where people share information and pay tribute to his sacrifice.

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