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John
Emmett
Pitts
, Jr.
1924

–

August 9, 1977

Born:

Auburn

, 

Alabama

John Pitts graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Emmett Pitts, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Air Force Director of the Third Corps Direct Air Support Center at Bien Hoa Air Base, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pitts and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    11th Fighter-Bomber Squadron

    Regiment:

    136th Fighter-Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain John Emmett Pitts, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 11th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 136th Fighter-Bomber Wing, in Korea, from 1951 to 1952. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1971

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John Emmett Pitts, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commandant of Cadets for Military Instruction at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado, from 1968 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pitts and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.