Oscar Verner Peterson-Richfield, ID
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 03.048 W 114° 08.778
11T E 732415 N 4770408
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action while on board the USS Neosho on May 7, 1942. He was killed in action and buried at sea. He has a cenotaph marker in Richfield Cemetery, Richfield, ID.
Waymark Code: WMX6NK
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2017
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He was born on August 27, 1899 in Prentice WI and died on May 13, 1942 at sea. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *PETERSON, OSCAR VERNER
• Rank and organization: Chief Watertender, U.S. Navy
Citation: For extraordinary courage and conspicuous heroism above and beyond the call of duty while in charge of a repair party during an attack on the U .S .S. Neosho by enemy Japanese aerial forces on 7 May 1942. Lacking assistance because of injuries to the other members of his repair party and severely wounded himself, Peterson, with no concern for his own life, closed the bulkhead stop valves and in so doing received additional burns which resulted in his death. His spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty, characteristic of a fine seaman, was in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.
Armed Service: Navy
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