Comments regarding Private Henry C. PETERSON

Information compiled from various sources.
Military related information:

Service Number -3170745

- Enroute to Europe from 12th Prov. Co. July Infantry Replacement Draft (White)

-Company L, Headquarters Platoon

Headquarters Platoon

- Company L Morning Report 4 October 1918: Private; assigned to 132nd Infantry, per D.S.O No. 239, Para. 11, dated Oct 2, 1918. Assigned to Company L, 2 October per Verbal Order Commanding Officer (VOCO). - Muster Roll Oct 1918 A.E.F. France: Listed as Private. - Company Roster November 1918 A.E.F.: Listed as Private. - Company Roster December 1918 A.E.F. Junglinster, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company Roster January 1919 A.E.F. Gonderange, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company Roster February 1919 A.E.F. Gonderange, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. Detached Service at Division 108th Train. - Company Roster March 1919 A.E.F. Gonderange, Luxembourg: Listed as Private. - Company L Roster April 1919 A.E.F.: Listed as Private.



WWI Victory Medal with battle Clasps

United States, Veterans Administration Master Index (see above)
Name: Henry Charlie Peterson
Event Type: Military Service
S/N 3170745
Private Company L, 132nd Infantry
Enlisted: 27 May 1918
Event Date: 24 May 1919 Discharged

Event Place: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Residence Place: Norfolk, Va
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1896
Death Date: 28 Feb 1951
 

WWI Draft Registration. Select image for larger view. Will open in a new browser window or tab.

Post War Occupations / Bio:

the 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Peterson
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1895
Birthplace: North Dakota
Home in 1920: Fargo Ward 1, Cass, North Dakota
Street: 3 St
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Roomer
Marital status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway

Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Merchant

Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Household Members: Name Age
Henry Peterson 25

the 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: H C Peterson
Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 34
Birthplace: North Dakota
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Street Address: VA Beach Blvd
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 30
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 24
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: North Dakota
Mother's Birthplace: North Dakota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Grocery Store

Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
A G Root 48 Boarder
H C Peterson 34 Head
Elizabeth Peterson 33 Wife
Elizabeth Peterson 9 Daughter
Henry Peterson 8 Son
James Peterson 4 Son
Theodore Peterson 1 Son

the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Henry Peterson
Age: 49
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: North Dakota
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia
Street: Road 58
House Number: 231
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Kempsville
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Line, Automobile assembly
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 20
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: 1300
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members Age Relationship
Henry Petterson 49 Head
Elizabeth Peterson 43 Wife
Elizabeth Frances Peterson 19 Daughter
Henry Peterson 18 Son
James Peterson 15 Son
Shealou Peterson 11 Son

WWII Draft Registration.

Post War Known Addresses:

Death Information: Date; Age; Cause; Burial Location 

Find A Grave
Henry Charles Peterson
BIRTH 28 Apr 1896
De Lamere, Sargent County, North Dakota, USA
DEATH 28 Feb 1951 (aged 54)
Norfolk City, Virginia
BURIAL Forest Lawn Cemetery
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia

PLOT Northeast Center I - Block 13 - Space 18

Miscellaneous:

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