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MV A1C William H. Pitsenbarger (T AK 4638)

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In service
  
12 December 2001

Nickname(s)
  
Pits

Length
  
189 m

Builder
  
Saint-Nazaire

Out of service
  
29 August 2008

Launched
  
1983

Beam
  
32 m

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Name
  
MV A1C William H. Pitsenbarger

Namesake
  
William H. Pitsenbarger

Honors and awards
  
National Defense Service Medal

MV A1C William H. Pitsenbarger was a civilian-crewed container ship operated by Red River Shipping Corp. of Rockville, Md, under charter to Military Sealift Command from 2001 to 2008. She was named in honor of William H. Pitsenbarger, a US Air Force Medal of Honor recipient.

According to the Naval Vessel Register, Pitsenbarger was disposed of by return to owner on August 29, 2008.

References

MV A1C William H. Pitsenbarger (T-AK-4638) Wikipedia