World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Andrew L. Peden
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ivor, Virginia
Honored By
Opha Peden, Sr.
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION, HONOR GUARD AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS, LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH 6/6/44, CONTINUED IN THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN. AWARDED PURPLE HEART 5 TIMES AND BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.