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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.
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger (AFSN: 15680744), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Learn about the life and actions of Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger, who volunteered to stay behind and fight with wounded soldiers in Vietnam in 1966. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2000 for his gallantry and sacrifice.
In Vietnam Airman 1st Class William H. "Bill" Pitsenbarger gave his life so that others might live. A pararescueman, Pitsenbarger saved lives in an example of selfless heroism worthy of the Medal of Honor.
Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger. William Pitsenbarger, a pararescue jumper, acted with the highest level of courage and service to others during a rescue mission near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam. Near the evacuation site, the rescue helicopter was damaged.
Learn about the heroic actions of Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger, who volunteered to stay behind and fight with wounded soldiers in Vietnam in 1966. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry and selflessness.
Airman First Class Pitsenbarger was a Pararescue Crew Member who volunteered to rescue wounded soldiers in Vietnam in 1966. He stayed behind to fight and care for the wounded despite being wounded himself, and was killed in action.
