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Herbert
A.
Peters
POW (Korea)

Herbert Peters was the last Marine captured in the Korean Conflict, although his capture came months after the Armistice. He was a World War II aviator who during that war was credited with shooting down four Japanese aircraft while flying out of Guadalcanal.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Herbert A. Peters (MCSN: 0-9432), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Herbert A. Peters (MCSN: 0-9432), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Herbert A. Peters (MCSN: 0-9432), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    February 5, 1954 – October 6, 1954

    Lieutenant Colonel Herbert A. Peters (MCSN: 0-9432), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was shot down and captured on 5 February 1954 and was held until his release on 6 October 1954.