May 12, 1945

(Cover letter and citation for Bronze Star Medal awarded to Vic. Pictures show the original documents.)

RESTRICTED

HEAQUARTERS 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION
APO 6

SUBJECT: Award of Bronze Star Medal
TO: CO, 135th Field Artillery Battalion, APO 37

1. Attached is citation to accompany Section VI, General Orders No. 71, Headquarters 6th Infantry Division, dated 8 May 1945, which awards the Bronze Star Medal to: Technician Fourth Grade VICTOR PETERSON, 36262157, 135th FA Bn.

2. It is desired that one copy be furnished T/4 Peterson and the second be retained in the enlisted man's 201 file.

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

E. LEE CARTERON
Major, A.G.D.,
Ass't. Adj. Gen.


CITATION

Technician Fourth Grade VICTOR PETERSON, 36262157, Field Artillery, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Phillipine Islands on 24 April 1945. Technician PETERSON performed outstanding services as radio operator with an artillery liaison party. As no cover was available he was forced to set up his radio in an exposed position and relay fire commands to his battalion. He carried out his mission while enemy sniper and mortar fire was falling within fifteen yards of him. Technician PETERSON's courage and devotion to duty reflect high credit upon himself and the military service.

Home address: Mrs. Emily Peterson Wife (sic - she was his mother) 1950 Prospect Street Racine, Wisconsin.