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Ryan Pitts (born October 1, 1985) is a former United States Army soldier and the ninth living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the War in Afghanistan. [1] [2] Early life. Pitts was born in Nashua, New Hampshire and grew up "all over New England", including Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. [3] .
Learn about the heroic actions of Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery and selflessness in Afghanistan in 2008. See his profile, awards, citation, speech, and more on the official Army website.
Sergeant Ryan M Pitts was a U.S. Army Forward Observer who fought off a large enemy attack with grenades and fire at Wanat Village in 2008. He was wounded and near death, but continued to defend his unit and prevent the enemy from overrunning the base.
13 juil. 2008 · Learn about the extraordinary actions of Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts, who received the Medal of Honor for his courage and leadership during a fierce battle in Afghanistan in 2008. Explore the battleground, watch reenactment videos, and read the official narrative of his heroism.
21 juil. 2014 · Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions at Wanat Vehicle Patrol Base in Afghanistan in 2008. He was wounded by rocket-propelled grenades and machine gun fire, but continued to fight and defend his unit until reinforcements arrived.
13 juil. 2020 · Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts was one of several men responsible for setting up a new post in a volatile region of Afghanistan in 2008. The operation turned into a disaster for U.S. forces, but...
Former Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts was awarded the nation's highest honor, as President Obama presented the 28-year-old New Hampshire native with the Medal of Honor. Pitts defended a key...
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