William H. Pitsenbarger
Military Person
1944 – 1966
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Who was William H. Pitsenbarger?
William Hart Pitsenbarger was a United States Air Force Pararescueman who gave his life aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault in Vietnam. 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.
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- Born
- Jul 8, 1944
Piqua - Also known as
- William Pitsenbarger
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Lived in
- Ohio
- Died
- Apr 11, 1966
South Vietnam
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on July 23, 2013
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