(Nine page Army comminique of awards for four classes of Silver Star and three classes of Bronze Star for soldiers acts of heroism by soldiers. More than 20 soldiers received medals, several posthumously. Picture shows apparent battlefield action in the Philippines.)
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Headquarters 6th Infantry Division
APO 6
General Orders
Number 71
Section 1 - Awards of Silver Start - Posthumously....
.... Section VI - Awards of Bronze Star Medal
.... page 7
Technician Fourth Grade VICTOR PETERSON, 36262157, Field Artillery, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Philippine Island on 24 April 1945. Home address: Mrs. Emily Peterson, Wife (sic - she was his mother), 1950 W. Prospect Street, Racine, Wisconsin.
May 8, 1945
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