George Peterson | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:George_Peterson_grave_Netherlands_American_Cemetery.jpg) Peterson's grave marker at the Netherlands American Cemetery | |
| Born | May 28, 1912 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1945 (aged 32) near Eisern, Germany |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1933 - 1945 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Unit | &sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:18_Infantry_Regiment_DUI.png){kind=small} 18th Infantry Regiment, &sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:1st_Infantry_Division_SSI_(1918-2015).svg){kind=small} 1st Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart (4) |
George Peterson (May 18, 1912 – March 30, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.