Elmer B. Peterson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Elmer Birger Peterson of Chisholm, Minnesota entered the Navy on July 17, 1942.
He was a Machinist's Mate 3rd Class aboard the USS Cascade, the battleship USS Maryland (BB 46) and USS Caliente (AO 53) in the Pacific.
Mr. Peterson received the: Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal with a bronze battle star, American Campaign Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
He was discharged on Dec. 20, 1946.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 248.
