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Military Service
- Rank: Lt Col (promoted while missing)
- Serial Number:
- Type: Pilot
- Squadron: 609th Air Commando Squadron
Missions
30 Apr 1968 - Maj. (then 1st Lt) Louis Guillermin and Lt. Colonel (then Capt.) Robert Pietsch were flying an A26A aircraft over Laos when the plane was downed in Savannakhet Province, Laos. Their last known location was about 10 miles east of the city of Ban Muong Sen.
Citations & Awards
- Purple Heart
- Air Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal
- Air Force Longevity Award (x2)
- Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Planes
Crew
Disposition
- KIA 30 Apr 1968
He is listed on the Vietnam Wall, Panel 53E, Line 21.
Personal Life
Robert Edward Pietsch was born 24 Dec 1936 in Cleveland, OH.
He attended Case Western Reserve University from 1954-1958.
Family
Images