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cpl melvin a. peterson

biography

​Peterson, from Morris, IL, served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He fought at Iwo Jima and Guam with the 3rd Marine Division.

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decorations

Badges: Rifle Sharpshooter Badge
Medals-Top Row (L-R): Navy Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Patches: 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal Patch

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