Charles H. Pitman | |
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| Nickname(s) | Chuck |
| Born | 20 October 1935 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | 13 February 2020 (aged 84) Fort Worth, TX, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1955–1990 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 Marine Aircraft Group 36 H&MS-16 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Charles Henry Pitman Sr. (20 October 1935 – 13 February 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps who served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation.[1][2] He was also involved in the 1980 Operation Eagle Claw. Pitman retired in 1990 and died of cancer in 2020.[3][4][5]
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- ^ "Retired Lt. Gen. Charles Pitman Sr., whose heroics helped stop 1973 New Orleans sniper attack, dies at 84". Stars and Stripes.
- ^ "Interview With Lieutenant General Charles H. Pitman, USMC". U.S. Naval Institute. August 1, 1988.
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