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Gilbert R Pittman

He was a World War II Era casualty on December 17, 1944. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ Remembered by the people of West Virginia. ★ Memorialized with +1 Day of Honor Water. ★ Thanks to National Memorial Day Parade with Spirit of'45 for making this possible.

Gilbert R Pittman : West Virginia Gilbert R Pittman is among the 8,434 American Gold Star casualties recorded in our archive with close ties to West Virginia. This is a substantial number of individuals who gave their lives in service to their country. Our core focus is on the decades spanning World War I through the Vietnam War. Generations of sacrifice and service. Many volunteered to serve. Others were asked to join. Each situation as unique as the individuals involved. Read More SERVICE OVERVIEW NameGilbert R Pittman FromFayette County, West Virginia DeathDecember 17, 1944 WarWorld War II BranchUS Army RankPrivate Group285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion CauseDied in Ship Sinking or Shot Attempting Escape under German control Awarded ★ Purple Heart ORIGINS According to our records West Virginia was his home or enlistment state and Fayette County included within the archival record. SERVICE He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Private. Service number was 35650418. Served with 285th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. CASUALTY Pittman experienced a critical situation which resulted in loss of life on December 17, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Died in Ship Sinking or Shot Attempting Escape under German control". Incident location: Belgium. DETAILS Some records indicate being held as a prisoner by Germany at a location known as Malmedy Belgium REMEMBERED Gilbert R Pittman is buried or memorialized at Plot G Row 1 Grave 41, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. COMMENDATIONS ★ Purple Heart ★ World War II Victory Medal ★ American Campaign Medal ★ Army Presidential Unit Citation ★ Army Good Conduct Medal ★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign

PLEASE NOTE THIS MIGHT NOT BE A COMPLETE OR COMPLETELY ACCURATE ACCOUNTING. FOR SOME AWARDS WE USE PROBABILITIES BASED ON KNOWN SERVICE DETAILS.