Veterans Roll of Honor: LARRY JAMES PEPPER

Branch of Service: United States Army

Rank: Specialist 4th Class

Service history: Specialist 4th Class Larry James Pepper was from Jeffersonville, Ohio. He was a member of C Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade (Light) of the 23rd Infantry “Americal” Division. He arrived in Vietnam on 08 June 1970, and on 19 September, a member of his patrol stepped on a mine; the resulting explosion killed several members of his squad, and seriously wounded SP4 Pepper. He was returned to the U.S., but died on 31 January, 1971 as a result of his wounds. SP4 Pepper’s name appears on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Panel 05W, Line 70.

Awards and Decorations:
Purple Heart (1OLC)
Army Good Conduct Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Combat Infantryman Badge