David McKelvey Peterson
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 106 years ago |
| Date of birth | July 2,1894 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Born | Honesdale |
| Pennsylvania | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | March 16,1919 |
| Died | Daytona Beach |
| Florida | |
| United States | |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| Places of burial | Dyberry Cemetery, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
| Distinguished Service Cross | |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1399065 |
David McKelvey Peterson Life story
Major David McKelvey Peterson was a 1915 Lehigh University graduate who became a World War I flying ace. He achieved six aerial victories, one of which was earned in the Lafayette Escadrille; five were officially credited during his tenure with the United States Army Air Service.