Korean War
| Service # | 3696691 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Gunner's Mate Third Class U.S. Navy |
| Date of Death | August 19 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Gunner's Mate Third Class Peterson was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Gunner's Mate Third Class Peterson was a crew member of the attack transport USS PASIG (AW3). On August 19, 1953, he was working on the ship's port 40mm gun, when he was crushed between the gun barrel and the splinter shield.