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Robert H. Pepper
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Houston Pepper (April 22, 1895 – June 1, 1968) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general, who is most noted for his work in the development of the Marine defense battalions during World War II and later as commanding general of the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific or 3rd Marine Division.[1][2]
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Born | (1895-04-22)April 22, 1895 Georgetown, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1968(1968-06-01) (aged 73) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. |
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Years of service | 1917–1957, 1961–1962 |
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Service number | 0-755 |
Commands held | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 3rd Marine Division 1st Marine Division MCRD Parris Island Department of the Pacific 11th Marine Regiment 3rd Defense Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War I Haitian Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II
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Awards | Legion of Merit Navy Commendation Medal |
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