World War II Honoree

Robert Pescott

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

San Fransisco, California

Honored By

Russ Ames

Served aboard USS San Francisco, USS Lapon submarine, USS Cincinnati, USS Washington, USS Sablefish. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Submarine Combat Insignia with Three Stars, Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon with Two Stars, European Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, American Defense with Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Three Stars, including one for the Third Naval Battle of Savo Island while aboard the USS Washington, and the WWII Victory Medal. He continued his service after the war.