Korean War
| Service # | 16322356 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 20 1950 |
Army of Occupation Medal
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Peterson was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Peterson was a member of the 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Taejon, South Korea on July 20, 1950.