Chester R. Peterson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Chester R. Peterson (6741222), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with U.S. Army Engineers, in action against enemy forces on 5 January 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Technical Sergeant Peterson’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.