Synopsis

This is the true story of William Pitsenbarger, a war hero of the highest order; an Air Force pararescue medic who personally saved over 60 men, before being killed in the bloodiest battle of the Vietnam War. Given the chance to escape on the last he- licopter out of the battlefield, Pitsenbarger remained to save and defend all the soldiers who were left. He was eventually killed by an enemy bullet, sacrificing his own life for his comrades. For his heroic deeds, Pitsenbarger was awarded the highest military honor a soldier could get, the Congressional Medal of Honor. This medal is awarded for personal acts of valor, above and beyond the call of duty. Before Pitsenbarger was given the medal, it was taken away from him for unknown, but seemingly political reasons.