Peterson, Melvin Lars Jr.
Navy Radioman 1st class

Melvin Lars Jr. Peterson, age 25, from Missoula County Missoula, Montana .

Parents: Melvin Peterson
Spouse: Married
Children: One child

Service era: World War II

Date of death: Wednesday, June 14, 1944
Death details: Killed aboard the USS Golet when it was destroyed by Japanese forces.

Source: National Archives, oneternalpatrol.com, Kane Republican (1944)