How William Pitsenbarger's Medal of Honor Story Came to the Screen

‘The Last Full Measure’ tells the story of Pararescueman Medic William H. Pitsenbarger, who personally saved more than sixty men during the battle of Xi Cam My in Vietnam despite being offered a chance to escape on the last helicopter out of combat. Our very own Chris Cappy gives you a behind the scenes look at the story of Pitsenbarger and the heroic actions he took that fateful day in Vietnam. Be sure to check out ‘The Last Full Measure,” available for BLU-RAY, DVD and Digital purchase right n

"On April 11, 1966, Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger personally saved more than 60 service members who had been ambushed by the Viet Cong. He was killed in action while trying to help the injured. The survivors of that battle recommended him for the Medal of Honor, a tribute that would not be fulfilled for nearly 35 years. Pitsenbarger's story is now told in a new film, "The Last Full Measure." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with director Todd Robinson about his

US Air Force SSgt William Pitsenbarger: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War On April 11, 1966, Airman First Class William H. Pitsenbarger showed unmatched bravery near Cam My, Vietnam. As a pararescueman with the 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron, he volunteered to be lowered into a fierce jungle firefight to evacuate wounded soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division. Refusing to leave until all others were safe, he tended to the injured, organized evacuations, and even took

US Air Force SSgt William Pitsenbarger: Medal of Honor Recipient Vietnam War

Medal of Honor Recipient William Pitsenbarger

The Last Full Measure

'The Last Full Measure' Director Explains Why It Took Ages to Get Vietnam Hero His Medal of Honor