Max Peck (1920-1987) - World War II Veteran

Commendation for Private First Class Max A Peck
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Semper Fidelis
For service set forth in the following Citation:

C. B. Gates, Major General, United Sates Marine Corps
Commanding Fourth Marine Division

"For excellent performance of duties in connection with operations against the enemy on Saipan and Tinian, Marianas Islands, from 15 June to 1 August, 1944. Serving with a battalion that landed in the assault on both islands, Private First Class Peck exhitited coolness and great courage under heavy enemy fire. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Semper Fidelis

C. B. Gates, Major General
U.S. Marine Corps.

In the name of the President of the United States and by the direction of the Secretary of the Navy and the Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, the Purple Heart Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, Fourth Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, To Corporal Max A. Peck, (383740), USMCR, for wounds received in action against an enemy of the United States on Iwo Jima, 19 February, 1945.

The Secretary of the Navy
Washington
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to
Private First Class Max A Peck
United States Marine Corps Reserve
for service as set forth in the following Citation:

Private First Class Peck is authorized to wear the Combat "V"
For the President, John L. Sullivan Secretary of the Navy.

"For heroic service while serving as a Rifleman of Company A, First Battalion, Twenty-fifth Marines, Fourth Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Tinian, Marianas Islands, 25 July 1944. When his corporal had been wounded and his fire group's movement suddenly and effectively harassed by hostile rifle, grenade and mortar fire from unknown positions, Private First Class Peck assumed leadership of the group, methodically proceeded to reduce these small units of resistance and, working in conjunction with fellowgroup leaders, was instrumental in completely destroying the enemy in the group's zone of action. Although without previous experience as a group leader, Private First Class Peck, by his organizational skill, initiative and leadership, upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps
Washington

Serial 383740
DGP-298-dmr
My dear Mr. Peck:
I wish to express my gratification upon the recognition of your heroic service in action against enemy Japanese forces on Tinian, Marianas Islands, 25 July 1944, with the United States Marine Corps, as evidenced by the award to you of the Bronze Star Medal with citation by the President of the United States.
Be assured of my deep appreciation of your devotion to duty and gallant action which were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

Sincerly yours,
C. B. Gates

Mr. Max A. Peck.
464 West 7th Street South
Salt Lake City, Utah.

Honorable Discharge
United States Marine Corps

This is to certify that
Max A Peck, a Corporal is Honorable Discharged from the Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Mre Island, Californa and from the United States Marine Corps Reserve this 2nd day of November 1945. This certificate is awarded as a Testimonial of Fidelity and Obedience.

King Moss, Major, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Enlisted at Salt Lake City, Utah on the 16th day of April, 1942, to serve Dof NE years. Born 27 February 1920 of Clover, Utah.
When enlisted was 68 1/2 inches high, with Blue eyes, Med. Brown hair, complexion: Ruddy, citizenship: U.S. Previous service: None.
Rank and type of warrant at time of discharge: Corporal (line)(TW). Weapons qualification: Rifle marksman 5 June 42.
Special military qualifications: None

Remarks: Presidential Unit Citation with one star. One letter of Commendation. Certificate of satisfactory service and honorable service button delivered this date. Auth: CMC Ltr of Instr No. 1108
Character of service excellent. Serial Number 383740
King Moss, Major U.S.M.C.
Is physically qualified for discharge. Requires neither treatment nor hospitalization. I certifiy that this is the actual print of the right index finger of the man herein mentioned. Frank M. Davis Lieutenant, U.S.N.R. and Medical Officer.
Monthly rate of pay when discharge $69.30. I hereby certify that the within named man has been furnished travel allowance at the rate of Five cents per mile from Mare Island, California to Salt Lake City, Utah and paid $64.68 in full to date of discharge. Paid $100. mustering out payment "Z", 2 November 1945.

Service (sea and foreign): Kwajalein, Marshall Islands 31Jan44 to 29Feb44;
Hawaiian Islands Area 8Mar44 to 25May44, 16Aug44 to 22Jan45;
Eniwetok, Marshal Islands 6-8June44, 3-5Feb45;
Saipan, M.I. 15June44 to 23Jul44, 11-15Feb45;
Tinian, M.I. 24Jul44 to 7Aug44;
Iwo Jima V.I. 19Feb45; Due to unavoidable war conditions the information on this discharge certificate is incomplete.
Wounds received in service:
Iwo Jima, V.I. 19Feb45
Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: Participated in:
Battle of Roi and Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands 31Jan44 to 7Feb44;
Battle of Saipan, M.I. 15Jun45 to 9Jul44;
Battle of Tinian, M.I. 24Jul44 to 1Aug44;
Battle of Iwo Jima, V.I. 19Feb45.
Due to unavoidable war conditions the information on this discharge certificate is incomplete.

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