Awards
Petersen's decorations include:
| Naval Aviator Badge | ||||
| 1st Row | Navy Distinguished Service Medal | Defense Superior Service Medal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row | Legion of Merit w/ valor device | Distinguished Flying Cross | Purple Heart | Meritorious Service Medal |
| 3rd Row | Air Medal w/ 1 award star &Strike/Flight numeral "10" | Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ valor device | Air Force Commendation Medal | Combat Action Ribbon |
| 4th Row | Navy Presidential Unit Citation | Navy Unit Commendation | Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation | National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service star |
| 5th Row | Korean Service Medal w/ 2 service stars | Vietnam Service Medal w/ 4 service stars | Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon | Korean Presidential Unit Citation |
| 6th Row | Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation | Vietnam Civil Actions unit citation | United Nations Korea Medal | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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