World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Dewain M. Peterson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Groton, South Dakota
Honored By
Mr. Larry B. Huwe
Relationship
Nephew
FOUGHT IN THREE BATTLES: ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, MARSHALL ISLANDS, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RECEIVED AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUND SUSTAINED IN PACIFIC THEATER ON OCTOBER 23, 1944.