Storm Lake, IA (KICD) — A World War 2 Veteran from Buena Vista County has finally been awarded the medals he earned 80 years ago. US Senator Joni Ernst made the official presentation to Stanley Peterson.
Peterson’s nephew Todd says the Buena Vista County Veterans staff discovered the medals were due, and thanks them on behalf of the family.
Stanley Peterson grew up in Alta and currently resides at a Storm Lake nursing home. He was given the Army’s good conduct medal and Expert Rifleman’s badge; a World War Two Victory medal, and also a honorable service lapel pin.
