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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Oscar V. Peterson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Prentice, Wisconsin

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CHIEF WATER TENDER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE WHILE IN CHARGE OF A REPAIR PARTY ABOARD THE USS NEOSHO ON MAY 7, 1942. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.