World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John G. Peterkin
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Long Island, New York
Honored By
John G. Peterkin
AWARDED LAST WWII PURPLE HEART. WOUNDED APRIL 5, 1947, BATTLE OF HSIN HO, NORTH CHINA. C COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. SERVED ON GUAM. HONORABLE DISCHARGE AND IN MARINE CORPS RESERVE 1946 TO 1950.