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R.I.P.

Colonel Robert H. Pessin

FALMOUTH — Colonel Robert H. Pessin, 75, of Falmouth, formerly of Holliston, died on May 5, 2010. He was the husband of Marcia T. (Hyte) Pessin for 43 years.

He was a highly decorated Special Forces Officer with multiple combat tours in Korea and Vietnam. He began his military career as an enlisted man in1952 and subsequently served in Korea and Vietnam on multiple tours which awarded him a direct appointment to Warrant Officer in 1960, followed by a direct commission to Second Lieutenant in 1961. He was ordered to Vietnam in 1963 and served in several roles to include "A" Team commander, 5th Special Forces Group. Returning to the United States in January 1966, then Captain Pessin was appointed Commander, 5th Infantry Detachment (Pathfinder/Airborne), US Army Aviation School, Fort Rucker, AL.

Following his second release from active duty, he joined the 11th Special Forces in 1969 and began a long and distinguished career in the Army Reserve. Rising to the rank of Colonel, his last assignment was as the Assistant Division Commander 76th Division (Training).

Among his many awards, is the Combat Infantry Badge-Second Award, Master Parachute Badge (140 military jumps) Pathfinder Badge, Special Forces Tab, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Bronze Star, Purple Heart (2 awards), and Air Medal (3 awards).

Bob was very active in many civic organizations, including, The Special Forces Association, The 82nd Airborne Association, The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co, and The Free Masons.
 

 

Robin Moore home at last in Sleepy Hollow

Robert Lowell Moore Jr., AKA Robin Moore,

 

 Robin Moore, who was born on Halloween Night (October 31) 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts,
 

He passed away  Feb 21st 2008,  in Hopkinsville, KY

 

 

 

 
 

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