Peter Joshua Jernigan

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Humanitarian Service, Global War on Terrorism Service, Sea Service Deployment

Josh bravely fought to secure and stabilize Al Anbar province in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His honor, courage, and service to his country will never be forgotten.

Josh was incredibly intelligent, strong, brave, loving, and generous. He was the definition of a true gentleman and was always willing to help those in need. Josh was always able to fix anything mechanical or computer-related, which carried over into his passion for cars and video games. Most who knew Josh, will remember him for his big warm hugs.

Josh leaves behind his Wife, Jessica Beltran, Maternal Grandmother Marie Chaffee, Father, George Alton Jernigan Jr, Mother, Theresa Ann Walker-Keegan, Brother and fellow Marine George Alton Jernigan III, Brother Terald Leon Jernigan, Brother and fellow Marine Daniel Jay Malcomb Jernigan, and Nephew Terald James Jernigan. 

Sgt. Peter Joshua Jernigan served honorably in the Global War on Terrorism via the Iraqi War Campaign in Al Anbar Province.

Sgt. Jernigan was the recipient of the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (2), Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2), Global War on Terrorism Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Expert Badge (Third Award), and Pistol Marksmanship Badge. 

Sgt. Jernigan worked as a Light Armored Vehicle Repairer for eight years and separated from the United States Marine Corps after having served in his last attachment with I&I, 4th LARBN, aboard US Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Josh was called home on December 30th, 2016. He is greatly missed. Forever our hero.