1964-65 American Legion Commander
1914 - 1998
US Army
1914 - 1998
US Army
Gilbert H. Peters was inducted into the Army, June 24, 1942, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and entered active service July 7, 1942, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He trained with the 17th-57th Training Battalion Co. and A 57th TR. Battalion Company at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. He had additional training at the 812th Military Police Company, 449th Military Police Company Hq. Co. and the 525th Military Police BN.
Gib departed New York, November 17, 1942, and arrived in Iceland December 4, 1942. From there he went to Glasgow, Scotland, December 4, 1943; Falmouth, England, December 8, 1943; Ayr, Scotland, May 4, 1944; South Hampton, England, August 11, 1944; Utah Beach, France, August 20, 1944; Lemans, France, August 25, 1944; St. Avold; Zimming; LeHarve, France, November 12, 1945; Boston, Massachusetts, November 25, 1945.
Gib was discharged at the Separation Center Camp Grant, Illinois, November 25, 1945. Gilbert H. Peters, TEC 3 service # 37420607 received the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with one Bronze Battle Star, Good Conduct Medal WWII Victory Medal, one Service Stripe and six Overseas Service Bars.
Wife --- Bernadette Peters 1923 - 1998
Children --- JoAnn (MHS class of 1965), Janice (MHS class of 1968),
Brian (MHS class of 1972)
Service #37420607
European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon W/ 1 Bronze Battle Star, Good Conduct Medal
WWII Victory Medal, 1 Service Stripe, 6 Overseas Service Bars.
Inducted June 24, 1942 at Fort Des Moines, IA
Entered Active Service July 7, 1942 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Length of Service:
US 4 months 15 days
ETO 3 years 4 months 19 days
Service ETO:
November 17, 1942 departure from New York
December 4, 1942 arrival Reykjavik, Iceland
Service USA:
November 12, 1945 departure form Le Havre, France
November 20, 1945 arrival Boston Army Pier
Discharged:
Separation Center Camp Grant, Illinois November 25, 1945
Training:
Co. 17th-57th Training Battalion
Co. A 57th TR. Bn.
Camp Robinson, Arkansas
Departed from Camp Robinson, Arkansas.
Arrived Fort Slocum, N.Y. 10-31-4a New Rochelle, N.Y.
After Basic Training:
812th Military Police Company
449th Military Police Company
Hq. Co. 525th Millitary Police BN
Departure & Arrival:
New York November 17, 1942
Iceland December 4, 1942
Iceland December 1, 1943
Glasgow, Scotland December 4, 1943
Glasgow, Scotland December 6, 1943
Falmouth, England December 8, 1943
Ayr, Scotland May 4, 1944
South Hampton, England August 11, 1944
Utah Beach, Fance August 20, 1944
Lemans, France August 25, 1944
St. Avold
Zimming
Le Harve, France November 12, 1945
Boston, USA November 20, 1945
Camp Grant, Illinois November 25, 1945
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Manning Monitor article------ 1943
Gilbert Peters Writes Manning Monitor article------ 1945
"Gib" Is Back |
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In Loving Memory GILBERT H. PETERS The Rite of Christian Burial FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1998, 10:30 AM SACRED HEART CHURCH,
MANNING, IOWA THE FAMILY WISHES TO
EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED,
AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE PARISH HALL FOLLOWING
THE COMMITTAL SERVICE. Mass of Christian Burial for Gilbert H. Peters was held on Friday February 6, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa. Celebrant was Reverend James McAlpin and Msge. A.W. Behrens with Ray Thielen as lector; Michelle Ramsey and Robyn Ramsey as mass servers. Music was provided by the Sacred Heart Choir with Maureen Halbur as organist. Interment was held at the Manning Cemetery with David Boehme, Nathan Peters, Alex Ohl, Erika Ohl, Steve McCollum, and Andrea Kloehn as casket bearers. Military honors were provided by American Legion, Emil Ewoldt Post 22 and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3517. Gilbert Henry, son of John A. and Clara Lohmeier Peters, was born October 25, 1914, near Arcadia, Iowa. At the age of 3 years, his family moved to Manning. He attended country school and graduated from Manning High School in 1932. After graduation Gilbert worked as a bookkeeper for F.D. Ross Ford dealership in Manning. On June 24, 1942, he was drafted into the United States Army. During World War II, he served with the Military Police in Iceland, England, and France. After being honorably discharged on November 25, 1945, Gilbert returned to Manning and on May 6, 1946, was united in marriage to Bernadette L. Behrens at Sacred Heart Church in Templeton. Three children were born to this union. Gilbert and Bernadette made their home in Manning. Gilbert continued his work with F.D. Ross Ford until 1958 when he began working for the city of Manning, first with the Municipal Light Department and later as a police officer. After retiring in 1980, he drove bus for the Senior Center. Bernadette died on May 29, 1995. Gilbert was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Manning, Manning School Board, Veterans of Foreign War, and the American Legion, serving as Post Commander and recently receiving his 50-year pin. In October of 1997, Gilbert moved to Mi Casa Nursing Center in Mesa, Arizona where he died on January 31, 1998. He reached the age of 83 years, 3 months, and 6 days. Besides his parents and wife, Gilbert was preceded in death by two brothers: Orla Peters and his wife, Edna; Elmer Peters and his wife, May. Gilbert is survived by his children; JoAnn and her husband Ed Ohl, of Sparta, New Jersey; Janice and her husband, Larry Boehme, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin; Brian J. Peters and his wife, Janet, of Phoenix, Arizona; eight grandchildren; Andrea Boehme Kloehn and her husband, Robert, of Cary, North Carolina; Loma and Courtney Boehme, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; David Boehme, of Hillsboro, Wisconsin; Erika Ohl, of Boulder, Colorado; Alexander Ohl, of Sparta, New Jersey; Nathan and Drew Peters, of Phoenix, Arizona; two nieces: Shirley McCollum, of Manning , and Beverly Schrum, of Manilla; and other relatives and many friends. |