William "Bill" C. Peterson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Marines

William "Bill" C. Peterson served in World War II and in the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of John and Laura Peterson.

He spent much of his life in Duluth and attended Central High School.

Mr. Peterson died at age 80 on October 9, 2008, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Source: Duluth News Tribune, October 10, 2008