First Name: Michael
Last Name: Peterson
Middle Initial: J.
Date of Birth: 8/30/77
Sex: Male
Martial Status: Married
Number of Children: Not sure
Home Town: Toole, Utah
Education Completed: High School
Branch of Service: Marines
Highest Rank: Sgt.
Platoon: 3rd Batallion, 1st Marines India Co and Boat House
Age at Start of Service: 18
Years of Service: 5 to 10
Combat Veteran: Yes
Time in Combat: Less than one year
Place of Combat: Iraq
Awards: Operation Southern watch, Operation Vigilant Sentinel, Small Boat Coxswain, Good Conduct (the rest is unknown)
Date of Suicide: 8/20/1999
Suicide Method: Gun
Veteran’s Story: Mike became a Marine at 17 with the permission of his mother. He loved the Marines and was proud to be a 0311. His cammies were starched and crisp and boots shined so you could see a reflection. Mike fell out of a hump in August and suffered from extereme dehyration. His chevrons were ripped off of him, someone spit in his face, and he was told he was better off to the Marine Corps dead. He drove home and ended his life.
Submitted By: Jennifer Tullis
Relationship to Veteran: Spouse
