Riley L. Pitts, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 15-Oct-1937
Place of Birth: Fallis, Oklahoma, United States
Date of Death: 31-Oct-1967
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Riley L. Pitts
- Riley L.
- Pitts (October 15, 1937 – October 31, 1967) was a United States Army Captain and the first African-American officer to receive the Medal of Honor.
- The medal was presented posthumously by President Lyndon B.
- Johnson on December 10, 1968 for actions in Ap Dong, Republic of Vietnam.
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