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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.
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