Unpublished book Still a PFC. By Eugene H. Peterson

this was bought years ago from a Mr. John Skutel who served with the author in the 3rd Marine Division. Both were in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Uniform Patch

Signed copy of the book PFC Eugene H. Peterson

Letter from Veteran John Skutel

2 Stars and Stripes Newspapers from 2/18/1945 and 2/20/1945 announcement of the invasion of Iwo Jima

PFC Eugene Peterson

World War, 1939-1945

Branch of Service: Marine Corps

Unit of Service: M Battery, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division

Location of Service: Pacific Theater

Highest Rank: Private First Class

Dates of Service: 1942-1945

Entrance into Service: Enlisted

Military Status: veteran

John Skutel

John was a proud World War II veteran having served in the 12th Marines, Third Marine Division from March 1943 to December 1945. A Field Lineman and Switchboard Operator, John served with the marines on Guam, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. After his discharge from service, he married the love of his life, Yvette, in 1946