Peterson, Marvin M.

Date of birth:: May 8th, 1921 (Oconto Falls/Wisconsin, United States)
Date of death:: July 27th, 1944 (Driniumor River-Aitape, New Guinea)
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Private
Unit:: Company C, 1st Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army (Company C, 1st Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army)
Awarded on:: 1943

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 January 1943, during the Papuan Campaign at Tarakena, New Guinea. Private Peterson's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 36 (1943).
For action performed on 12 January 1943 near Tarakena/Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.