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Monday, March 24, 2014

Profiles Spring-Summer 2014 HFDFW


 

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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