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William S Peterson

World War II

United States of America
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ne of D-Day’s first casualties, in the early hours at Utah Beach, was Army Pfc. W.S. Peterson, who is buried at the American National Cemetery in Normandy, France.

Timeline

1939 - 1945World War II
Conflict Period
World War II
Service Number
36604611
Awards
Purple Heart
Rank
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Served For
United States of America

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Death- Jun 9, 1944

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Burial
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Buried at: Plot D Row 18 Grave 10 Normandy American Cemetery Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Normandy American Cemetery

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Other Facts

State Of Residence
Illinois

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Full Name
William S Peterson

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