George Peterson (Medal of Honor)
George Peterson (May 18, 1912 – March 30, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
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Peterson's grave marker at the Netherlands American Cemetery | |
| Born | May 28, 1912 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1945 (aged 32) near Eisern, Germany |
| Place of burial | Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (4) |
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