World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Petersen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Center Junction, Iowa
Honored By
Marine Veteran
SERVED AS TANK COMMANDER, PLATOON LEADER DURING BATTLE OF BULGE AND LED 4 TANKS AND 32 MEN INTO COMBAT. SERVED AT NORMANDY INVASION. AWARDED 2 PURPLE HEARTS AND 2 BRONZE STARS.