John Francis Albert Pittman Edit Profile

Background

Flannery, John Francis was born on October 15, 1928. Son of Edward J. and Ellie (Brennan) Flannery.

Education

University of Illinois (Bachelor of Science in E.E., cum laude, 1950). Graduate study in E.E., Northwestern University, 1953-1954. Loyola University (Juris Doctor, 1959).

Phi Alpha Delta; Eta Kappa Nu. Trustee, Village of Lincolnwood, 1978-1983.

Career

Worked at Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Intellectual Property and Technology-Related Law including Patents, Trademarks, Trade Secret, Copyrights and Unfair Competition, Antitrust and International Trade Commission Causes and Related Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1959, Illinois. Registered to practice before United States.

Patent and Trademark Office. Phi Alpha Delta; Eta Kappa Nu. Trustee, Village of Lincolnwood, 1978-1983.

Member: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery was founded in 1859 as Goodwin, Larned & Goodwin making it the senior established law firm in Chicago. Its practice is devoted to intellectual property and technology related law. The firm's clients range from independent inventors to multi-national corporations.

The firm regularly represents its clients in courts and governmental agencies in the United States. as well as some 140 other countries. Firm members have been leaders in their respective fields of technology as well as in the legal community, having served as expert witnesses, special masters in the Federal Courts, educators, authors and also founders and presidents of noteworthy legal associations including the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago and its predecessor.

Achievements

He received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 26, 1950.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1951-1953. Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Patent Law Association, American Legion, American Trial Lawyers Association, American College Trial Lawyers, Eta Kappa Nu.

Connections

Married Catherine E. Barden, November 29, 1991. Children: Colleen, John F., Erin, Kevin (deceased), Brian, Patrick, Michael.

Father:: Edward J. Flannery
Mother:: Ellie (Brennan) Flannery
Spouse:: Catherine E. Barden
child:: Kevin Flannery (deceased)
child:: Michael Flannery
child:: Colleen Flannery
child:: Brian Flannery
child:: Erin Flannery
child:: John F. Flannery
child:: Patrick Flannery

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Born

October 15, 1928

Carrollton, Carroll County, United States of America
Died

April 8, 1995 (aged 66)
Nationality
American

Awards

Medal of Honor; Purple Heart Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Kujangdong, Korea, November 26, 1950 Entered service at: Carrollton, Mississippi Born: October 15, 1928, Carrollton, Mississippi G.O. No.: 39, June 4, 1951 Citation: Sgt. Pittman, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. He volunteered to lead his squad in a counterattack to regain commanding terrain lost in an earlier engagement. Moving aggressively forward in the face of intense artillery, mortar, and small-arms fire he was wounded by mortar fragments. Disregarding his wounds he continued to lead and direct his men in a bold advance against the hostile standpoint. During this daring action, an enemy grenade was thrown in the midst of his squad endangering the lives of his comrades. Without hesitation, Sgt. Pittman threw himself on the grenade and absorbed its burst with his body. When a medical aid man reached him, his first request was to be informed as to how many of his men were hurt. This intrepid and selfless act saved several of his men from death or serious injury and was an inspiration to the entire command. Sgt. Pittman's extraordinary heroism reflects the highest cr upon himself and is in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company C, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division Place and date: Near Kujangdong, Korea, November 26, 1950 Entered service at: Carrollton, Mississippi Born: October 15, 1928, Carrollton, Mississippi G.O. No.: 39, June 4, 1951 Citation: Sgt. Pittman, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. He volunteered to lead his squad in a counterattack to regain commanding terrain lost in an earlier engagement. Moving aggressively forward in the face of intense artillery, mortar, and small-arms fire he was wounded by mortar fragments. Disregarding his wounds he continued to lead and direct his men in a bold advance against the hostile standpoint. During this daring action, an enemy grenade was thrown in the midst of his squad endangering the lives of his comrades. Without hesitation, Sgt. Pittman threw himself on the grenade and absorbed its burst with his body. When a medical aid man reached him, his first request was to be informed as to how many of his men were hurt. This intrepid and selfless act saved several of his men from death or serious injury and was an inspiration to the entire command. Sgt. Pittman's extraordinary heroism reflects the highest cr upon himself and is in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the military service.

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