Vietnam War
| Unit | 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
|---|---|
| Rank | Major U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Atlanta Georgia |
| Date of Death | May 12 1967 |
| Status | Missing In Action |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Major Pitman was a member of the 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron. On May 12, 1967, he was the pilot of a Thunderchief Fighter (F-105F) on a mission near Ron, Quang Binh Province, North Vietnam, when his aircraft was shot down by hostile fire. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.