Darwin Stuart Peterson ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Wisconsin
On March 13, 1970 Private First Class Peterson was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Marine Corps. ★ He is remembered by the people of Wisconsin. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 292329 |
Service ID | 391545182 |
Name | Darwin Stuart Peterson |
From | Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
Birth Date | May 9, 1951 |
Casualty Date | March 13, 1970 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Marine Corps |
Rank | Private First Class |
Specialty | Rifleman |
Unit/Group | 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, H Company |
Casualty Type | Died through hostile action .. explosive device |
Location | South Vietnam, Quang Nam province |
Burial | Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Darwin Stuart Peterson is buried or memorialized at Green Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Darwin is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 13w, Line 123. |
Additional Details
Darwin Stuart Peterson was the son of Clifford Allan Peterson and Marlene Joyce Haubrich.
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Darwin Stuart Peterson was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on February 2, 1970. Peterson had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Rifleman. Service number assignment was 391545182. Attached to 1st Marine Division, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, H Company.
He was born on May 9, 1951. According to our records Wisconsin was his home or enlistment state and Kenosha county has been included within the archival record. We have Pleasant Prairie listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Marine Corps Private First Class Peterson experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 13, 1970. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action .. explosive device. Incident location: South Vietnam, Quang Nam province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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