Carl Melvin Peterson

Silhouette of two soldiers walking with helmets, rifles, and heavy packs against a cloudy sky.

World War I (WWI)
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Fallen

County:
Benson

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    17th Canadian Reserve Battalion
    Conflicts Served:
    World War I (WWI)

Circumstances:

Died, Oct., 1916, at Shornecliffe Barracks, near Folkestone, England.

Name NOT included on the All Veterans Memorial at State Capitol in Bismarck ND.

Information found in Volume 3, page 2536 of the Official Roster of North Dakota Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.

Biography:

Not a registrant, enlisted prior. Born, Maddock, N. Dak., Oct. 27, 1894, of (nationality of parents not given). Occupation - unknown. Enlisted in 113th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, in June, 1916. Later transferred to 17th Canadian Reserve Battalion.