Charles H. Pitman
Charles H. Pitman | |
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| Nickname | Chuck |
| Born | 20 October 1935 |
| Died | 13 February 2020 (aged 84) Fort Worth, TX, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1955–1990 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 Marine Aircraft Group 36 H&MS-16 |
| Conflicts | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross (4) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Charles Henry Pitman Sr. (20 October 1935 – 13 February 2020) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps who served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation. He was also involved in the 1980 Operation Eagle Claw. Pitman retired in 1990 and died of cancer in 2020.