Korean War
| Rank | Private First Class U.S. Army |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 5 1968 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Private First Class Peterson was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Private First Class Peterson was a member of the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was killed by North Korean infiltrators in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on August 5, 1968.