George Peterson

1912–1945 (age 33)

Biography

George Peterson served with quiet strength, offering his talents to the mission of liberating the Netherlands during World War II.

He fell in 1945 and is commemorated at the Netherlands American Cemetery, where his service continues to be honored.

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