Victor E. Peterson was born on June 30, 1921 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private First Class in the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He died on June 6, 1944 and is now buried in Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Private First Class Peterson's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 94 (1944)
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