Biographical History

Jack W. Peterson (1928-) served for the U.S. Army in Japan following World War II.

Jack W. Peterson was born on February 20, 1928, in McGill, Nevada. His family moved to Gunnison, Utah, when he was five years old. He enlisted in the army when he turned eighteen. After boot camp in Virginia, he was sent to Japan as part of the post-war occupation. He served in the military police. When he returned, he worked in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning. He got married in 1948 and had four children. Their family grew to include twelve grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren.

Citation:

Don E. Norton interviews with veterans, approximately 1990-2017 (Jack W. Peterson (1928-) served for the U.S. Army in Japan following World War II; born on February 20, 1928, in McGill, Nevada; his family moved to Gunnison, Utah, when he was five years old; enlisted in the army when he turned eighteen; after boot camp in Virginia, he was sent to Japan as part of the post-war occupation; served in the military police; when he returned, he worked in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning; he got married in 1948 and had four children; their family grew to include twelve grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren.)

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