February 8, 1927 – March 15, 2006
Wendell Peterson
Personal Information
Birthplace: Burdick, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Theater of Operation: American
Enlisted / Commissioned: May 29, 1945
Honored By: His son Marvin Peterson
Biography
Wendell was drafted in February after his 18th birthday but was allowed to finish High School. He left for basic training right after graduation in May.
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