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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Hugh H. Peeler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Athens, Georgia

Honored By

Hugh H. Peeler

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Guadalcanal, Russell Islands. Munda New Georgia Island; beachhead. Rendova Luzon-Lingayen Gulf. Philippine Islands; beachhead on to Japan Occupation. Went over with company and was the only one to come back out of 200 enlisted men and officers. Some came back wounded and rotated home. Received a battlefield commission February 14, 1945. Bronze Star, 2 Purple Hearts. Retired after 20 years service, active and reserve.