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Home State
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Year of Birth
1915 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
SFC Ken Logue-Deceased
to remember
Peters, Edward A., Jr., CPT.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Galena |
Last Address
Galena, Kent County, Maryland
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Casualty Date
Jun 06, 1944 |
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Cause
Hostile, Died |
Reason
Gun, Small Arms Fire |
Location
France |
Conflict
World War II |
Location of Interment
American Cemetery - Normandy, France |
Wall/Plot Coordinates
Plot C Row 13 Grave 43 |
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Last Known Activity
HE WAS A PARATROOPER WHO JUMPED INTO FRANCE IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON D-DAY, JUNE 6, 1944, THE INVASION OF GERMANY'S FORTRESS EUROPE. KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 9, 1944 WHILE ATTACKING AN ENEMY MACHINE-GUN NEST IN THE VICINITY OF HIESVILLE, FRANCE.
Source: American Battle Monuments Commission
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Comments/Citation
Edward A. Peters, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 21 (1944)
Action Date: World War II
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