Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:08:31 GMT

Lance Corporal Richard A. Pittman a man who definitely took on the enemy and won. That was amazing that he kept picking up different weapons and kept firing at the enemy and was not ever wounded. A serviceman who really deserves the Medal of Honor as each and every recipient does. We salute him proudly!

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

Mark Heiden, Chicago, IL — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:33:25 GMT

The Pritzker Military Library in Chicago features free, live webcasts and archived 90 minute interviews with Medal of Honor recipients online
at www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org. On Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 6:00 cst -- a live interview with Allen J. Lynch (featured here on August 20th) is taking place.

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

Trooper David Ybarra, Battle Creek, MI (Michigan State Police) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:46:26 GMT

I served in the US MARINE CORPS from 1984-1990, I had the pleasure of knowing Gunny Pittman (MPBN, Camp Pendleton,Ca)and watch from the ranks as a nervous young Captain promoted him to Master Sergeant. It has been an honor to have known and served with two MOH recipients (SgtMaj Allan Kellogg, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hi) The Marine Corps tradition lives on through the current ranks of young men and women that defend us from harms way, I sleep better knowing your standing on that wall..SEMPER FI MARINES!!

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

Marcia Parlante, Sacramento, California — Thu, 29 May 2008 23:07:20 GMT

I had the distinct and treasured opportunity to meet Rick Pittman when he was a Marine Recruiter in Sacramento, CA. The man and his legend will always be a part of my life. Unselfish, forever giving, and always feeling so many more of his comrades were worth the Medal of Honor. Never will I know another like him. Bless you, Rick, if you read this. My love and respect will always be with you. You will never know. Take good care. Marcia.

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

Julie Pittman, Duncan, OK — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:43:28 GMT

To all whom have commented here, I say on behalf of all of my sisters...thank you for the pride and respect you hold for this man. We four are lucky enough to call him "Daddy", he is as great a man, father and grandfather as is, and always will be, a Marine! Semper Fi!!! Marcia...wow, I never knew if you really existed or not. ;) Thank you, for your kind words! Trooper Ybarra, thank you for carrying on your service to protect and serve outside of the Marines!

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

David Kelly, Aurora, Colorado — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:41:33 GMT

This man came to my school to talk about this event and every 5 minutes he would make sure that we knew that he wasn't the only man deserving this medal. As he put it "I'm just the guy who gets to wear the medal. The real heroes are the ones that didn't come home." While this is true, he is the one who is an inspiration to me. I can't imagine being in the position he was in and taking the actions he did. It is because of men like him that our country is the way it is today. Thank you Sergeant Pittman. You are a true inspiration.

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

Christine Knierim, Chicago, IL — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:15:42 GMT

I had the honor and pleasure of calling Rick my friend when we were at Camp Pendleton. I worked with a group of Vietnam Vets at the Naval Hospital. Rick's courage both on and off the battlefield was an inspiration to us all. Over the years, I have lost contact with Rick but having worked as a counselor with every branch of the service, I speak of him often. He is still an inspiration! God bless you, Rick. Semper Fi!

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

George E Wilson, Wintersville, Ohio — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:57:20 GMT

I had the honor of working with then SSgt Pittman. After his return to active duty, SSgt Pittman joined the Military Police on Okinawa, at the time I was the Provost Sergeant. It was only the second time during my
career that i had a personal relationship with a holder of the MOH His story is truely an inspration. George E Wilson, MGySgt USMC (Ret)

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

James D Dunn III — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:40:02 GMT

I was a very young green Corpsman when a Smiling happy loving Gunny Sargeant took me under his wing at Camp Pendelton Ca. I even lived with him until I transfered to another command. I didn't know anything about the CMH he had won until he was dressing for the Marine Corps Ball. He walked out wearing the medal and all I could do was stare. He laughed at me and said we would talk later. I will never forget this great man and the impact he had on my life. Thank you Richard.

Medal of Honor: Richard A. Pittman

M.A. Williford 5811/5831 USMC (ret), Vacaville, CA — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:51:10 GMT

I worked for Top Pittman at MCB Camp Pendleton PMO very briefly before I transferred to another unit. I knew the story involving the CMH but never asked as I thought it something he would talk about if he wanted to. One day, a new 2nd Lt reported to PMO and as he walked into the building, he caught a glimpse of the ribbon as Top was talking to the CO. The Lt walked into a closed door. Neither of them saw it happen but four of us near the hatch had to walk away as the look on the lieuteneant's face was, as they say, priceless. He's a great man, a great Marine and a credit to everything the Corps stands for. Semper Fi Top.