John A. Pittman-Greenwood, MS
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Don.Morfe
N 33° 24.300 W 090° 05.568
15S E 770376 N 3699965
Korean War Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Kujangdong, Korea on November 26, 1950. He is buried in New Hope Church Cemetery, Greenwood, MS.
Waymark Code: WMXGGF
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2018
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He was born on October 15, 1928 in Carrollton, MS and died on April 8, 1995 in Greenwood MS. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: PITTMAN, JOHN A.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division.
• Place and date: Near Kujangdong, Korea, 26 November 1950.
• Entered service at: Carrolton, Miss.
• G.O. No.: 39, 4 June 1951.
Citation: Sgt. Pittman, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. He volunteered to lead his squad in a counterattack to regain commanding terrain lost in an earlier engagement. Moving aggressively forward in the face of intense artillery, mortar, and small-arms fire he was wounded by mortar fragments. Disregarding his wounds he continued to lead and direct his men in a bold advance against the hostile standpoint. During this daring action, an enemy grenade was thrown in the midst of his squad endangering the lives of his comrades. Without hesitation, Sgt. Pittman threw himself on the grenade and absorbed its burst with his body. When a medical aid man reached him, his first request was to be informed as to how many of his men were hurt. This intrepid and selfless act saved several of his men from death or serious injury and was an inspiration to the entire command. Sgt. Pittman's extraordinary heroism reflects the highest credit upon himself and is in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.
Armed Service: Army
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