Oscar V. Peterson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oscar-v--peterson

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Oscar V. Peterson born?August 27, 1899
2. When did Oscar V. Peterson die?May 13, 1942
3. What is the military branch?United States Navy
4. What is the rank achieved?Chief Petty Officer
5. Who was Oscar V. Peterson?Oscar V. Peterson was a brave sailor in the U.S. Navy who reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer and showed great courage during the Battle of the Coral Sea.
6. What did Oscar V. Peterson do to earn the Medal of Honor?He performed extraordinary bravery during the Battle of the Coral Sea, risking his life to help his ship and teammates, which earned him the Medal of Honor after he died.

Posthumously: Awarded or recognized after the recipient's death, signifying exceptional posthumous honor.
Chief Petty Officer (CPO): A senior enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, representing leadership and technical expertise.
Battle of the Coral Sea: A significant naval battle in World War II, notable for being the first carrier-vs-carrier engagement.