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in reports and provided information they command post used to provide support. sergeant pitts courage and steadfast commitment to defense of his unit and ability to fight prevented the enemy from overrunning the post and capturing fallen american soldiers and ultimately prevented the enemy from gaining fortified positions on higher ground from which to attack the base. sergeant ryan m. pitts extraordinary heroism and selflessness, above and beyond the call of dudey, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great company on himself, company c, second battalion asia bore, 3,503rd 3,503rd infantry regimen in the united states army.
in radio situation reports and conveyed information that the command post use to provide indirect fire support. sergeant pitts courage, steadfast commitment to the defense of his unit, and ability to fight while seriously wounded prevented the enemy from overrunning the observation post and capturing american soldieso. sergeant ryan m. pitts, extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, company c, second battalion airborne, 503rd infantry regiment, 173rd airborne brigade and the united states army.
company c, first battalion air mobile, 501st infantry, 101st airborne division air mobile during search and clear mission near the republic of vietnam on may 21, 1969. after breaching an insurgent perimeter, specialist 4 erevia rendered first aid to several casualties and the rest of the platoon moved forward. as he was doing so, he came under intense hostile fire from four bunkers to his left front. although he could have taken cover with the rest of the element, he chose a retaliatory course of action. with heavy enemy fire directed at him, he moved in full view of the hostile gunners as he proceeded to call from one wounded man to another gathering ammunition. armed with two m-16 rifles and several hand grenades, he charged toward the enemy positions behind the suppressive fire of the two rifles. under very intense fire, he continued to advance on the insurgents until he was near the first bunker.
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