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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Bill D. Peterson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bakersville, North Carolina

Honored By

Lawrence S. Ament

Relationship

Buddy

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE IN COMPANY C OF THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA AND NEW GUINEA. KILLED IN BATTLE AT TOR RIVER, DUTCH NEW GUINEA ON MAY 29, 1944. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.