World War II Honoree

Robert B. Pace

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Coronado, California

Honored By

Robert B. Pace, Jr.

Relationship

Son

SERVED WITH THE 775TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION FROM 1943 TO 1945 AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BATTERY B, 775TH BATTALION FROM NORMANDY BEACHHEAD THROUGH FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG AND GERMANY. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND FOUR BATTLE STARS. AT THE END OF EUROPEAN HOSTILITIES, WAS PLACED IN CHARGE OF UNITS EVACUATING PRISONERS OF WAR AND PROVIDING SECURITY FOR DISPLACED PERSONS CAMPS. SUBSEQUENTLY SERVED AS PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING OFFICER OF 71ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN OCCUPATION DUTIES.