Carl Jerrold Peterson

Carl J. Peterson
Birth nameCarl Jerrold Peterson
Born(1936-10-31)31 October 1936
Tuxedo Park, New York, US
Died2 April 1969(1969-04-02) (aged 32)
Tây Ninh Province, South Vietnam
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1958–1969
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Service number624901
UnitUSS McCaffery
USS Arneb
USS Ogden
CommandsPatrol River Boat Squadron 57
ConflictsVietnam War †
Operation Game Warden
Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Navy Commendation Medal

Carl Jerrold Peterson (31 October 1936 – 2 April 1969) was a United States Navy Lieutenant Commander and the commanding officer of Patrol River Boat Squadron 57. He was killed in action in Vietnam and buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In 1975, the United States Navy named the USS Peterson in his memory.

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