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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Forrest E. Peden

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wathena, Kansas

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

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Activity During WWII

TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. SERVED WITH THE 10TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON FEBRUARY 3, 1945 IN FRANCE. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.