Biography Pitsenbarger was born in 1944 and grew up in Piqua, Ohio, a small town near Dayton. He is the bravest person Ive ever known, Salem said. The Viet Cong withdrew during the night, and the following morning U.S. forces were able to recover survivors and the fallen. Pitsenbarger continued cutting pant legs, shirts, pulling off boots and generally taking care of the wounded. Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. | Tutti i diritti riservati. Originally awarded the Air Force Cross, it was subsequently upgraded to the Medal of Honor after a variety of eyewitness accounts of his valor were provided. Nickname(s) "Pits" Born July 8, 1944 Piqua, Ohio, U.S. Died April 11, 1966 (aged 21) Xa Cam My, Cm M District, Dong Nai Province, Republic of Vietnam Buried Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington, Ohio Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Air Force Years of service 19621966 Rank E5 USAF SSGT.svg Staff Sergeant (posthumous) Unit 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron Battles/wars Vietnam War Battle of Xa Cam My Awards Medal of Honor Air Force Cross Airman's Medal Purple Heart (2) Air Medal Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm Republic of Vietnam Medal of Military Merit, On April 11, 1966, he was killed aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault during the Vietnam War. L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso che viene utilizzato esclusivamente per scopi statistici anonimi. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William H. Pitsenbarger: Bravest Among the Brave Vietnam War Veteran. L'azienda Rotowork, con sede a Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, in provincia di Lucca, dispone di una serie di elicotteri, grazie ai quali offre particolari servizi. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. May 2, 1928 - August 21, 2021. Before his death he helped save over 60 men in the battle. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. After several pick-ups, one of the two rescue helicopters involved in the evacuation was struck by heavy enemy ground fire and was forced to leave the scene for an emergency landing. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Church Maintenance Fund, 310 S. Downing St., Piqua, OH 45356 or Fr. Airman First Class Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extreme valor on 11 April 1966 near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam, while assigned as a Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38, Locally, Piqua has honored him with the dedication of the William H. Pitsenbarger Sports Complex in May 1993, an Ohio Historical Marker at Veterans Memorial Park in April 2001 and a scholarship fund in his name at Edison Community College. We couldn't find the page you were looking for. William Hart "Bill" Pitsenbarger was born in Piqua, Ohio on July 8, 1944, but he was destined to leave the small town. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. [CDATA[// >