World War II Honoree

Eugene H. Petersen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Racine, Wisconsin

Honored By

Paul J. Petersen

Relationship

Son

ENLISTED 11/21/41 AND SERVED WITH THE 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 151ST FIELD ARTILLERY, B BATTERY. PARTICIPATED IN ENGAGEMENTS IN ALGIERS, SBEITLA, HADJAB-EL AIOUN, FONDOUK GAP, HILL 609, EDDEKHILA, THREE CROSSINGS OF THE VOLTURNO RIVER, MOUNT PANTANO, SAN VITTORE AND CERVARO, THE INITIAL STORMING OF CASSINO, ANZIO, CICINA, ROSIGNANO, LEGHORN AND THE GOTHIC LINE. DISCHARGED 12/45.