Earl “Don” D. Peterson, jr
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant, Junior Grade |
Military Decorations | Navy Cross Purple Heart |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 22 |
Other MEDALS: Navy Cross, Purple Heart, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/3 Stars, World War II Victory, Philippine Liberation.
Navy Cross "for extraordinary heroism" attacking large enemy fleet near Cebu. Wounded (AA fire), aircraft damaged, saved his crew, sea landing.
With love and pride, your family.