Korean War
| Service # | W-2142429 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Warrant Officer U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | January 3 1951 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Warrant Officer Petersen was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, 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
Newly appointed Warrant Officer Petersen was the Administrative Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while on a combat patrol to investigate guerrilla activity near Tanyang, South Korea on January 3, 1951.