Evelyn Krefft Peterson
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Major |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star |
Wall | C |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 20 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: WWII Victory, Bronze Star, Commendation, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign w/3 Stars, Occupation (Germany)
George served in the Pacific Theater as Captain of a freight and supply ship (FS 190) ferrying cargo to combat forces. Evelyn, the first WAC Officer assigned to Supreme Allied Headquarters, served as Executive Officer to the American General in command of Signal Division.
Separate in war, Together in peace