Oscar V. Peterson
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Oscar Verner Peterson (August 27, 1899 – May 13, 1942) was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor posthumously in World War II for his actions during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
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Oscar Verner Peterson | |
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Born | (1899-08-27)August 27, 1899 Prentice, Wisconsin |
Died | May 13, 1942(1942-05-13) (aged 42) USS Henley, Coral Sea |
Buried | Buried at sea |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1920–1942 |
Rank | Chief Watertender |
Unit | USS Neosho (AO-23) |
Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of the Coral Sea (DOW) |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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