She had a passion for guiding students down the right path and dedicated her time to the betterment of numerous students over the years. (937) 778-2085. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Meanwhile, the Sergeants Association had been separately contacted in the spring of 1998 by Air Force pararescuer Paul Miller, who also sought help in trying to obtain the medal for Pitsenbarger. "There was only one man on the ground that day that would have turned down a ride out of that hellhole -- and that man was Pitsenbarger." You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In his work, and especially on his final mission, Airman 1st Class Pitsenbarger embodied the pararescuemans motto: That Others May Live.. Find the obituary of Charles E. Pitsenbarger (1955 - 2019) from Piqua, OH. in memory of MIRIAM Y. PITSENBARGER, please visit our floral store. On April 11, 1966, in thick jungle near Saigon, an infantry company on 134 soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division (the "Big Red One") was surrounded by a Viet Cong battalion of approximately 500 troops. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday October 11, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church con-celebrated by Rev. - Firearms* Notice:Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media. Search Piqua obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The Last Mission His training included U.S. Army parachute school, survival school, a rescue and survival medical course, and the U.S. Navy's scuba diving school. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. L'archiviazione tecnica o l'accesso sono necessari per lo scopo legittimo di memorizzare le preferenze che non sono richieste dall'abbonato o dall'utente. (U.S. Air Force photo), A1C William Pitsenbarger preparing for a water jump. One other Air Force enlisted man received the medal for heroism in Vietnam. Pitsenbarger was shot four times, once between the eyes, and died on the spot.
