William H. Pitsenbarger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam H. Pitsenbarger
United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 08-Jul-1944
Place of Birth: Piqua, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 11-Apr-1966
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About William H. Pitsenbarger
- 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 aide downed soldiers and pilots. On April 11, 1966, he was killed aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault during the Vietnam War.
- 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.
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