On December 7, 1941, Peter was home in Detroit, Michigan
when he heard of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was 22 years
old during this time and was employed as a draftsman.
Peter was inducted into the U.S. Navy on November 26, 1943.
After basic training Peter was assigned to the submarine, U.S.S. Chivo (SS-341.)
The Chivo was launched during the summer of 1945 and so
missed any action during WWII. She did however sail to Subic Bay, Philippines
in January, 1946. Later she participated in training exercises along the
California coast.
The Chivo was called by her crew the “Goat Boat” and went on
to serve with distinction with the Navy until 1971 at which time she was sold
to the Argentine Navy.
Peter served as an electronic technicians mate 1st Class. Peter
had earlier graduated 2nd in his class from the Naval Training
School.
Peter was discharged from the Navy on April 26, 1946. He had
been awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal.
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