William J. Peterson

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

William J. Peterson was inducted into the Army on July 2, 1942.

He was a Private and an infantry rifleman-messenger in Germany.

Mr. Peterson received the: European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal with a bronze campaign star, American Campaign Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged in December 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 250.