M. Roger Peterson enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and was called to active duty as an enlisted man during the Korean War. Returning to college after the war, he was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1955 upon graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles. He retired in 1984 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
M.
Roger
Peterson
Born:
Chicago
,
Illinois
Home:
Los Angeles
,
California
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General M. Roger Peterson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Peterson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General M. Roger Peterson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Peterson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.