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Helmer
Sheppard
Pearson
November 20, 1916

–

February 2, 2001

Born:

Fairfield

, 

Alabama

Home:

Fairfield

, 

Alabama

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Helmer Pearson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1941. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral in 1974.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Coast Guard

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    July 1973 – July 1974

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Helmer Sheppard Pearson, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, FIRST Coast Guard District, Boston, Massachusetts, from July 1973 to July 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Rear Admiral Pearson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.