Uss a1c william h pitsenbarger ak 4638 street sign navy ship. 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. Jan 23, 2020 the last full measure is set to hit regal theatres on january 24th and tells the painstaking, true story of william pits pitsenbarger, a u. He joined the air force and was sent to vietnam in 1965 as a pararescue specialist. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. William pitsenbarger was the son of peter pitsenbarger and elizabeth amick. The true story of william pitsenbarger of the last full. His parents were william and irene pitsenbarger of 626 gordon street. Locally, piqua has honored him with the dedication of the william h. Pitsenbarger, a pararescue crew member assigned to the 38th aerospace rescue and recovery squadron, was dispatched with. The last full measurea 30year battle for the medal of honor. William hart pitsenbarger july 8, 1944 april 11, 1966 was a united states air force pararescueman who gave his life aiding and defending a unit.
We found 5 records for william pitsenbarger in florida, west virginia and illinois. Mary e cook, henry pitzenbarger and 6 other siblings. Pitsenbarger sports complex in may 1993, an ohio historical marker at veterans memorial. Pitsenbarger flew more than 250 rescue missions during the vietnam war. On april 11, 1966, his day off, he volunteered to board one of two kaman hh43f huskie helicopters dispatched to extract a halfdozen or so wounded soldiers pinned down in a firefight near cam my, a rural area of vietnam located 35 miles east of saigon.
Pitsenbarger his true story showcased in the last full measure film its a story that took more than thirty years to unfold, and two decades to bring to the big screen, nowu. May 18, 2015 born in 1944 in piqua, ohio, william h. The film, the last full measure, tells the story of piqua native william h. Thirtyfour years after his death, airman william h. Sep 20, 2019 the air force museum foundation hosted a special screening of the last full measure, a movie inspired by the story of piqua native airman 1st class william h. Father of blind flight operation tidal wave william h. Before his death he helped save over 60 men in the battle. His mother, elizabeth amick was born about 1801 in dahmer, pendleton co.
The last full measure is set to hit regal theatres on january 24th and tells the painstaking, true story of william pits pitsenbarger, a u. A1c william pitsenbarger with an m16 outside the hh43. A1c william pitsenbarger air force historical foundation. The last full measure immortalizes pitsenbarger story. Learn more about moh recipient william pitsenbarger here. Pitsenbarger, a united states air force pararescueman who flew in helicopter rescue missions during the vietnam war to aid downed. From his decisions on the battlefield, to the emotions of his family, to the perseverance of his veteran friends fighting to make sure he was awarded the congressional. Pitsenbargers heroism in the vietnam war and the effort three. This was a very difficult time for them as he was their only son. William hart pitsenbarger hof 1998 hall of fame winner william hart pitsenbarger 1944 1966 pitsenbarger was born in piqua and graduated from piqua high school in 1962. The story follows the efforts of pentagon staffer scott huffman and many veterans to see the medal of honor awarded to william h.
William hart pitsenbarger hof piqua public library. The last full measure opening in theaters this weekend is based on the true story of air force pararescue jumper william h. Pitsenbarger was a member of jollivue united methodist church. He would go on to serve in vietnam, completing hundreds of rescues as a pararescue medic. James pittsenbarger historical records and family trees. And the struggle to tell that vietnam war story in a movie took nearly 20 years more.
One of his most notable was on march 7, 1966, when the 21yearold descended into a burning minefield to rescue a wounded south vietnamese soldier who had lost a foot. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. How william pitsenbargers medal of honor story came to. He attended piqua public schools and participated in the vocational industrial club, intramural sports, and wrestling. On april 7, 2001, piqua held a community celebration of pitsenbargers life and heroism, marked by the unveiling of a replica of an ohio historical marker. Pitsenbarger news newspapers books scholar jstor january 20. Pitsenbarger, a pararescue crew member assigned to the 38th aerospace rescue and recovery squadron, was dispatched with a team to evacuate the wounded soldiers. Jeremy irvine stars as medal of honor recipient william h. During a rescue mission on april 11, 1966, he was offered the chance to escape on the last helicopter out of a combat zone heavily under fire, but he stayed behind to save and. Jan 24, 2020 a cast of veteran actors has banded together in the last full measure, a feature film that opens friday and revisits the true story of vietnam war hero william h. Airman pitsenbarger willingly exposed himself to almost certain death by staying on the ground and ultimately perished while saving the lives of his wounded countrymen. Pitsenbarger s heroic actions are showcased in the last full measure. Donate here to help perpetuate the legacy of the medal of honor.
Army special forces the green berets, but his parents, irene and william frank pitsenbarger forbade it. A cast of veteran actors has banded together in the last full measure, a feature film that opens friday and revisits the true story of vietnam war hero william h. In his relatively short career as a pj, pitsenbarger took part in about 300 rescue missions. After high school, he worked as a stockboy at a kroger. Air force pararescueman william pits pitsenbarger jr. Jan 30, 2020 we compare the last full measure movie to the true story of pararescueman william pitsenbarger, portrayed by jeremy irvine in the movie. The last full measure the film is based on the true story of william h. He wanted to go where the action was, his father woul.
William hart pitsenbarger 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 last full measure tells the story of airman 1st class william h. Pitsenbarger earned the medal during the vietnam conflict, for his actions while on a rescue and recovery mission in which he died, april 11, 1966. William hart pitsenbarger july 8, 1944 april 11, 1966 was an united states air force pararescueman who gave his life aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault in vietnam. Pitsenbarger s heroism in the vietnam war and the effort three. Airman 1st class william pitsenbarger was awarded the air force medal of honor posthumously dec. Veteran featured in new movie witnessed fellow pararescueman. Pitsenbarger and his daring rescue of over sixty men during the battle of xi cam my in vietnam, as well as the highlevel. Pitsenbarger funongthe volumes of enlisted air force history are chronicles devoted to those airmen who gave their. Its a story that took more than thirty years to unfold, and two decades to bring to the big screen, nowu. Air force pararescuemen also known as a pj medic who personally saved over sixty men. Jan 31, 2020 airman pitsenbarger willingly exposed himself to almost certain death by staying on the ground and ultimately perished while saving the lives of his wounded countrymen.
In here you can find all you need to know about my class. William pitsenbarger s complete disregard for his own safety. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for william pitsenbarger. William pits pitsenbarger once tried to quit high school to join the army. What makes his story so unique is why it took over 30 years for him to be. The vietnam movies historical accuracy is examined. With sebastian stan, alison sudol, asher miles fallica, lisagay hamilton. Armys 1st infantry division before making the ultimate sacrifice in one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Pitsenbarger received his air force cross posthumously in 1966, five months after he was killed in the battle of xa cam my. Pitsenbarger, an air force pararescue specialist who saved the lives of members of the u. While still in high school, he wanted to join the u. William was born on october 2, 1926 and passed away on friday, november 17, 2017. His bravery and determination will live on forever. Uss a1c william h pitsenbarger ak 4638 street sign navy.
The last full measure hits theaters on january 24th, 2020 but before you go to the theater, check out the amazing true story of william pitsenbarger, the first enlisted airman to earn the medal of honor young pararescue medic received medal of honor 34 years after fatal mission. William was a resident of marseilles, illinois at the time of passing. William pitsenbarger is the second enlisted air force member to receive the medal of honor since the air force was designated a separate service in 1947. William hart bill pitsenbarger was born in piqua, ohio on july 8, 1944, but he was destined to leave the small town. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. We were friends of william pitsenbargers parents in ohio. After high school, he worked as a stockboy at a kroger grocery store, but he left to join the u. Jan 23, 2020 the last full measure opening in theaters this weekend is based on the true story of air force pararescue jumper william h. After graduating in 1962, pitsenbarger joined the air force. Pitsenbarger in a ceremony at the air force museum in dayton, ohio, not far from his hometown of piqua. The last full measure honors vietnamera medic william h.
Pitsenbarger, who served as an air force pararescue medic in the vietnam war. The last full measure is a 2019 american war drama film written and directed by todd robinson and distributed by roadside attractions. William pitsenbarger, a pararescue medic with detachment 6, 38th aerospace rescue and recovery squadron, had been off duty when a call for help came from members of the 1st infantry division. Instead, he finished high school, then joined the air force. Pitsenbarger, a vietnam war hero and us air force pararescuemen who had been denied the medal of honor for his sacrifice. Armys 1st infantry division in one of the harshest battles of the vietnam war. James pittsenbarger 1869 indiana james pittsenbarger in 1900 united states federal census james pittsenbarger was born in month 1869, at birth place, indiana. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Filter by state all states current florida 2 illinois 3 west virginia 1. Pitsenbargers fellow veterans and home town persevered for three decades to bring about his longoverdue recognition with a posthumous medal of honor picture. He was initially posthumously awarded the air force cross, which was later upgraded to the medal of honor. Jul 06, 2014 william hart pitsenbarger july 8, 1944 april 11, 1966 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. Secretaries of the air force air force chiefs of staff chief master sergeants of the air force leadership 1947 medal of honor, af cross, silver star early history air corps newsletter significant operations usaf statistics commemorations. William pitsenbarger phone, address, background info.
How william pitsenbargers medal of honor story came to the. Uss a1c william h pitsenbarger ak 4638 street sign navy ship veteran sailor gift. The history william hart bill pitsenbarger was born in piqua, ohio on july 8, 1944, but he was destined to leave the small town. Although it happened more than 35 years ago, a group of army veterans of the vietnam war still consider a young air force enlistee, a recipient of the medal of honor who gave his life to save theirs, the most courageous person they have ever known.
Movie honoring piqua war hero to premiere locally before. How william pitsenbarger gave his life to save 9 others. William pitsenbarger obituary marseilles, illinois. Pitsenbargers heroic actions are showcased in the last full measure. James otha pitsenbarger 19342011 find a grave memorial.
After 34 years, pitsenbargers heroic actions had finally received full recognition. Air force pararescuemen who risked his life to save over 60 men in more than 250 combat missions during the vietnam war. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. On april 11, 1966, he was killed aiding and defending a unit of soldiers pinned down by an enemy assault during the vietnam war. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Staunton james otha pitsenbarger, 77, of staunton, passed away friday, dec. The last full measurea 30year battle for the medal of. To factcheck the last full measure, we start by examining. Pitsenbarger scholarship fund, established in 1992 by his father and his late mother, irene. It was the highest honor the air force could bestow. William pitsenbarger historical records and family trees. 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. He was the first enlisted recipient of the air force cross medal, receiving the.
The air force museum foundation hosted a special screening of the last full measure, a movie inspired by the story of piqua native airman 1st class william h. There also was a fundraising dinner for the william h. Pits is awarded the nations highest military honor, for his actions on the battlefield. We compare the last full measure movie to the true story of pararescueman william pitsenbarger, portrayed by jeremy irvine in the movie. William hart pitsenbarger july 8, 1944 april 11, 1966 was a united states air force. Airman first class pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extreme valor on 11 april 1966 near cam my, republic of. Ssgt william hart pitsenbarger 19441966 find a grave. This flag will be displayed from september 912, 2004, in findlay, hancock county, ohio, during the healing. William grigsby pitsenbarger was born on month day 1846, at birth place, virginia, to william pitsenbarger and evaline pitsenbarger. Pitsenbarger, a usaf pararescue medic who saved over sixty men in the u. Air force historical support division books enlisted heritage. Set thirtytwo years after his death, the film follows scott huffman, a staffer at the pentagon, who seeks out the various testimonies of those who served alongside pitsenbarger during the vietnam war. He volunteered to go out in the hoistequipped hh43 to help organize the rescue effort.