Peter S Colt★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Colorado
On September 21, 1944 First Lieutenant Colt was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. ★ He is remembered by the people of Colorado. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Peter S Colt
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 22070 |
| Service ID | O-742064 |
| Name | Peter S Colt |
| From | Las Animas, Bent County, Colorado |
| Casualty Date | September 21, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army Air Forces |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Specialty | Pilot Instructor |
| Unit/Group | Heavy, 868th Bomber Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Missing in Action, Lost at Sea |
| Location | Pacific Ocean, Indonesia |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Peter S Colt is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
On September 21, 1944 he was on the crew of the SB-24J Liberator #42-100277 when they took off from Kornasoren Airport at Noemfoor, Indonesia during a combat strike over Manado, Indonesia. Weather conditions were poor with thunderstorms present. Shortly after takeoff they experienced engine failure and crashed into the sea. There were no survivors and they were declared missing and dead on the day of loss.
We identified 11 casualties in our archive related to the #42-100277 incident on September 21, 1944.
◼Peter S Colt :: Pilot Instructor
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Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ United States Aviator Badge Army
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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Colorado was home to over 4,919 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Colorado was home to over 4,919 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 647 World War I
• 3,335 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
• 3,335 World War II
• 314 Korean War
• 623 Vietnam War
• 133 Prisoners of war
• 1,015 Missing in action
• 47 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 25 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 9 Medal of Honor recipients
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