Richard A. Peterson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Richard A. Peterson (9188078), Hospital Corpsman Second Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Peterson distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 21 May 1967 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.