Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 11 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Lieutenant Petersen was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Petersen was assigned to the Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. He had served in Korea as a Naval aviator completing 63 combat missions operating from the carriers USS BOXER and USS VALLEY FORGE.