Captain Riley Leroy Pitts - Oklahoma City, OK
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A mural honoring the first black officer to receive the Medal of Honor is on the side of the Pitts Rec Center, named after him. The rec center is east of the state capitol.
Waymark Code: WM192DW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2023
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On the exterior west wall of the Pitts Recreation Center (at Pitts Park) is a mural honoring Riley Leroy Pitts, the first Black officer to receive the Medal of Honor. It is approximately 15' high and 20' wide, with the artist's signature at the bottom right corner.
Captain Pitts' profile is prominently shown on the left side of the mural. He is wearing his officer uniform. The right side shows a helicopter, the posthumous awarding of the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart medallion, Medal of Honor, and the Silver Star.
Text on plaque:
Captain Pitts Mural Project
Created by Artist: Jeremy Biggers
Riley Leroy Pitts (October 15, 1937 - October 31, 1967) was a United States Army captain and the first Black officer to receive the Medal of Honor. The medal was presented posthumously by President Lyndon B. Johnson to his wife, Mrs. Eula Pitts, and their son and daughter on December 10, 1968, for actions in Ap Dong, Republic of Vietnam.
Mural by Jeremy Biggers. Jeremy is an award-winning, internationally recognized artist from Dallas, Texas, known for his vibrant portraits and contemporary style. You can find out more about the artist and his work at jeremybiggers.com
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