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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Kenneth R. Peterson, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Raimund, Alabama

Honored By

Dr. Ken Peterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Entered February 1944. Member of assault beach party teams and assault boat coxswain. Combat action in Borneo, Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Celebrated 17th birthday occupying Wakayama, Japan, August 1945. Retired Lieutenant Colonel 1968; Special Forces.