Staff Sergeant Lester W Peterson grave marker photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Sargent


Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Branch of Service:
    Army
    Battalion / Task Group / Squadron or equivalent:
    34th AAF Persuit Squadron
    Major Battle/Theatre:
    Asiatic Pacific Theater
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died in service in the Philippine Islands

Biography:

born Gwinner, ND 14 Dec 16; resident Sargent County, ND; entered US Army Ft Snelling, Minn 1 Jul 39; served Asiatic Pacific Theater; died in service 24 May 42 Philippine Islands; buried in Plot 45, Row 2, Grave 10, Section NW 36-132-56, Swimmer Cemetery, Gwinner, ND.