2LT Peterson was a pilot in WWII and was shot down over the airstrip in Wewak, Papa New Guinea.

Grant E Peterson was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Peterson had the rank of Second Lieutenant. His military occupation was a Pilot. Attached to the 312th Bomber Group, Light, 389th Bomber Squadron.

He was born on 23 March 1922. During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Second Lieutenant Peterson was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on 10 November 1944 after being shot down on a mission over Wewak Papua New Guiea.