Woodbury County

Pvt. Arthur J. Peck

 

 

MEN AND WOMEN IN SERVICE

Private Arthur Peck has informed his mother, Mrs. C. A. Peck, 1627 W. Lunah street, of his safe arrival in England.  He is serving with an infantry division.

Source:  The Sioux City Journal, January 20, 1944

Pfc. Arthur Peck Is Prisoner in Germany

Pfc. Arthur J. Peck, 21, was taken prisoner in Germany April 1, according to notification received from the War Department by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peck, 1627 W. Lunah street.

Pfc. Peck overseas 16 months, participated in the Normandy invasion day. He attended West junior high school and entered the Army March 2, 1943.

Source:  The Sioux City Journal, April 24, 1945 (photo included)