Robert L. Pearson

Era: Korea

Military Branch: Marines

Robert L. Pearson

Mr. Pearson served during the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Marines beginning on August 20, 1950. He was assigned to the Marine Corps Logistic Base in Barstow, CA. Then he was transferred to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, CA. He was honorably discharged on March 2, 1952. Mr. Pearson held the rank of Sergeant. Robert Pearson was born in February of 1933 in Duluth, MN. He is the son of Carl and Florence Pearson. He graduated from high school in 1950.

Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form; veteran’s account follows:

“I was sent to Barstow, CA from San Diego. I was assigned to the base fire
department. After one week, I had a heavy-duty truck driver’s license to drive large equipment. At that time they assigned me to the lead truck, which the Asst. Chief rode with me. We were the ones who inspected the base facilities. We also were called to watch the bombs explode. Those duties included the secure area where live Uranium was stored. This was done on a weekly basis. I was transferred to Pendleton in late March for surgery on my hand that developed a cyst and partially paralyzed my hand. After getting out of the hospital I volunteered to go to Korea, but I was told “no.” I was then assigned to the main fire station as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the facility.”