World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Robert Houston Pepper
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Georgetown, Delaware
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He took part in the Battle of Tulagi with 3rd Defense Battalion and the Battle for Henderson Field. For his service on Guadalcanal, he was decorated with the Legion of Merit with Combat 'V'. He then served in the Battle of Cape Gloucester. Returned to the states and was appointed chief of staff to the commanding general of Camp LeJeune. This facility served as boot camp, and he was co-responsible for the training pf replacement troops for the marine units deployed overseas. He was decorated with the Navy Commendation Medal. Received Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three 3/16' service stars an American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp.