Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William R. Pittman

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Tampa, Florida

Honored By

Mrs. Natalie P. Pittman

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Combat tours: WWII VS-6 and VB-6 SBD, USS Enterprise CV-6, June 4-6, 1942. Battle of Midway, 4 missions. VB-6 SBD, USS Enterprise CV-6, 1942. Guadalcanal 8 strike missions. VB-6 SBD. Shore based Guadalcanal with the Marines 1942; 25 strike missions. VB-6 SBD, USS Enterprise CV-6, 1942. Battle of Eastern Solomon Islands. Korea: VF-53, F4-U; 1950, USS Valley Forge CVA-45. 52 missions. Aviation Commands: Commanding Officer VF-174, June 1949 to January 1950. Commanding Officer VF-53, January 1950 to January 1951. Commanding Officer, Naval station Anacostia, Washington, D.C. Later named the Naval Air Facility, Andrews Air Force Base October 1963 to December 1966. Combat Awards: Navy Cross, 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 9 Air Medals.