CPL Peter Tammen
Biography
Peter from Flanagan, IL, is one of three brothers to serve during World War II. Peter served in the Army with the 23rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored "Spearhead" Division. He is the only one of the Tammen brothers to survive the war.
Decorations
Pins: 23rd Engineer Battalion Crest
Badges-Left breast: Marksman Badge with Rifle and Rifle-A Clasps
Right breast: World War II Honorable Discharge Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row (L-R): Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp
Right Breast: Army Presidential Unit Citation
Cords: Belgian Croix de Guerre Fourragere
Patches: 3rd Armored Division Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (4), Service Stripe (1)
