Carl Jerrold Peterson
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Carl Jerrold Peterson (31 October 1936 – 2 April 1969) was a United States Navy Lieutenant Commander and the commanding officer of Patrol River Boat Squadron 57. He was killed in action in Vietnam and buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1975, the United States Navy named the USS Peterson in his memory.
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Birth name | Carl Jerrold Peterson |
Born | (1936-10-31)31 October 1936 Tuxedo Park, New York, US |
Died | 2 April 1969(1969-04-02) (aged 32) Tây Ninh Province, South Vietnam |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1958–1969 |
Rank | ![]() |
Service number | 624901 |
Unit | USS McCaffery USS Arneb USS Ogden |
Commands held | Patrol River Boat Squadron 57 |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War † Operation Game Warden |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
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