John A. Pittman
Korean War Medal of Honor recipient
John Albert Pittman (October 15, 1928 – April 8, 1995) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 26, 1950, during the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River.
He is buried in New Hope Cemetery, Carroll County, Mississippi.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Place and date: Near Kujangdong, Korea, November 26, 1950
Entered service at: Carrollton, Mississippi Born: October 15, 1928, Carrollton, Mississippi
G.O. No.: 39, June 4, 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.
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