Don Pittman entered military service in 1943 and was commissioned in 1945 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947 and retired in 1978 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Don
Dail
Pittman
1925
–
September 11, 2001
Born:
Jefferson City
,
Missouri
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Don Dail Pittman, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pittman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Don Dail Pittman, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Operations Officer and Commander of the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1965 to 1966; and subsequently as and F-100 Pilot and Commander of the 385th Tactical Fighter Squadron from 1967 to 1968, in 277 combat missions over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Don Dail Pittman, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Operations Officer and Commander of the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1965 to 1966; and subsequently as and F-100 Pilot and Commander of the 385th Tactical Fighter Squadron from 1967 to 1968, in 277 combat missions over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Don Dail Pittman, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pittman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Don Dail Pittman, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Operations Officer and Commander of the 429th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, from 1965 to 1966; and subsequently as and F-100 Pilot and Commander of the 385th Tactical Fighter Squadron from 1967 to 1968, in 277 combat missions over Southeast Asia. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.