World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
J. Paul Peterson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Portland, Connecticut
Honored By
John F. Peterson
Relationship
Son
B-24 RADIO OPERATOR AND WAIST GUNNER. SERVED WITH THE 15TH AIR FORCE, 459TH BOMB GROUP. SHOT DOWN ON AUGUST 22, 1944 DURING THEIR 6TH MISSION OVER HUNGARY. IMPRISONED AT STALAG LUFT 4. LIBERATED AT THE ELBE RIVER ON APRIL 26, 1945.