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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Merrill Peterson, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bay Minette, Alabama

Honored By

Evelyne Peterson & Family

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Activity During WWII

JOINED THE NAVY ON DECEMBER 8, 1941 IN RESPONSE TO THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK. IN THE U.S. FOR 1 YEAR. ATTENDED TRAINING IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA AND WAS THEN SENT TO CALIFORNIA TO BE DEPLOYED TO THE NEW HEBRIDES ISLANDS FOR 22 MONTHS. DISCHARGED IN NOVEMBER 1945. DECEASED SEPTEMBER 6, 2000.