Oscar Verner Peterson | |
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 Chief Watertender Oscar V. Peterson, USN. | |
| Born | August 27, 1899 Prentice, Wisconsin |
| Died | May 13, 1942 (aged 42) USS Henley, Coral Sea |
| Buried | Buried at sea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1920–1942 |
| Rank | Chief Watertender |
| Unit | USS Neosho (AO-23) |
| Battles / wars | World War II • Battle of the Coral Sea (DOW) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Oscar Verner Peterson (August 27, 1899 – May 13, 1942) was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor posthumously in World War II for his actions during the Battle of the Coral Sea.