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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Virginius Sebrell Pittman, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Capron, Virginia

Honored By

McVMI 1943

Relationship

Classmates

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FOLLOWING HIS GRADUATION FROM THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE WITH THE CLASS OF 1943, HE ATTENDED OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AND WAS COMMISSIONED A 2ND LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S. ARMY. HE SERVED IN THE 309TH REGIMENT OF THE 78TH DIVISION IN THE ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. WOUNDED IN ESSEN, GERMANY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HE LEFT THE SERVICE AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT.