World War II Honoree

David H. Pepper

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Halifax, North Carolina

Honored By

Derwin & Christine Pepper

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

MEMBER OF THE 84TH INFANTRY RAIL SPLITTERS. SERVED DECEMBER 1942 TO NOVEMBER 1944 IN BELGIUM, SCOTLAND AND GERMANY. RESPONSIBLE FOR SEEKING OUT AND DISABLING ENEMY TANK FORCES BY MEANS OF GRENADE, ARTILLERY OR HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT. TOUR ENDED WITH CRITICAL WOUND SUFFERED FROM ENEMY SNIPER FIRE WHILE SECURING A SMALL VILLAGE NEAR HANOVER. SPENT A YEAR MENDING IN STATESIDE HOSPITAL. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR AMONG OTHER COMMENDATIONS.