SL-648 - Robert J. "Bob" Epperson, 15 March 2004

Item — cassette: 648

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Scope and Contents

Epperson (b. 1925) joined the Marines in 1943, attended officer candidate school and graduated as a 2nd lieutenant. He was assigned to the 79th replacement draft and was enroute overseas when the war ended. He participated in reparation duties in China and was discharged in 1946, remaining in the reserves. He was called up in 1950 and assigned to the 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment, 1st Battalion, C Company, and participated in the Inchon landing, Chosin Reservoir campaign, Pohang patrols, and the Northern advance. He received the Silver Star and five presidential unit citations. He was discharged in 1958 with the rank of Captain.

Dates

15 March 2004

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

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