Al was the son of George and Christina Peters. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1941.
In 1943, he joined the WWII effort as a paratrooper in the 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion. He fought in North Africa, Italy (Anzio), France (the Champagne Campaign), and Belgium (Battle of the Bulge). He ended his service by helping the Red Cross assist and feed Holocaust victims in concentration camps. He earned the Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
Al worked in banking, first for Merchants Bank and then for the Veterans Administration in its lending department.
An avid skier until age 86, he skied every mountain in New Hampshire and made multiple ski trips to Switzerland and France with wonderful friends. Whenever possible, he enjoyed hiking the mountains of New Hampshire, summiting all the peaks at least once. Al was also a member of the Granite State Wheelmen and spent many a weekend rolling through the back roads of New Hampshire. Always an exercise enthusiast, he was frequently found with his dear friends associated with the famous Alley Oops and the Londonderry Senior Center.
Al was a member of the VFW Post 8401. He was also a Granite State Ambassador for many years - Kancamagus Class of 1998 - and received the Ambassador of the Year award for his dedication.
Al was predeceased by his brother, Philip G. Peters, and sister-in-law Stella Peters.
The Peters family sends its sincere thanks to Manchester Veterans Administration Hospital for the fine care he received from the knowledgeable and dedicated staff. We would also like to thank the New Hampshire Veterans Home for the warm welcome Al was given. He greatly appreciated the caring staff, camaraderie of fellow veterans, especially longtime friend John Noonan, and the activities he enjoyed (especially tai chi).
Al will be remembered for his gentle demeanor, sense of humor, wonderful storytelling, and devotion to his family. He will be dearly, dearly missed.
In 1943, he joined the WWII effort as a paratrooper in the 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion. He fought in North Africa, Italy (Anzio), France (the Champagne Campaign), and Belgium (Battle of the Bulge). He ended his service by helping the Red Cross assist and feed Holocaust victims in concentration camps. He earned the Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
Al worked in banking, first for Merchants Bank and then for the Veterans Administration in its lending department.
An avid skier until age 86, he skied every mountain in New Hampshire and made multiple ski trips to Switzerland and France with wonderful friends. Whenever possible, he enjoyed hiking the mountains of New Hampshire, summiting all the peaks at least once. Al was also a member of the Granite State Wheelmen and spent many a weekend rolling through the back roads of New Hampshire. Always an exercise enthusiast, he was frequently found with his dear friends associated with the famous Alley Oops and the Londonderry Senior Center.
Al was a member of the VFW Post 8401. He was also a Granite State Ambassador for many years - Kancamagus Class of 1998 - and received the Ambassador of the Year award for his dedication.
Al was predeceased by his brother, Philip G. Peters, and sister-in-law Stella Peters.
The Peters family sends its sincere thanks to Manchester Veterans Administration Hospital for the fine care he received from the knowledgeable and dedicated staff. We would also like to thank the New Hampshire Veterans Home for the warm welcome Al was given. He greatly appreciated the caring staff, camaraderie of fellow veterans, especially longtime friend John Noonan, and the activities he enjoyed (especially tai chi).
Al will be remembered for his gentle demeanor, sense of humor, wonderful storytelling, and devotion to his family. He will be dearly, dearly missed.
Al was the son of George and Christina Peters. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1941.
In 1943, he joined the WWII effort as a paratrooper in the 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion. He fought in North Africa, Italy (Anzio), France (the Champagne Campaign), and Belgium (Battle of the Bulge). He ended his service by helping the Red Cross assist and feed Holocaust victims in concentration camps. He earned the Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
Al worked in banking, first for Merchants Bank and then for the Veterans Administration in its lending department.
An avid skier until age 86, he skied every mountain in New Hampshire and made multiple ski trips to Switzerland and France with wonderful friends. Whenever possible, he enjoyed hiking the mountains of New Hampshire, summiting all the peaks at least once. Al was also a member of the Granite State Wheelmen and spent many a weekend rolling through the back roads of New Hampshire. Always an exercise enthusiast, he was frequently found with his dear friends associated with the famous Alley Oops and the Londonderry Senior Center.
Al was a member of the VFW Post 8401. He was also a Granite State Ambassador for many years - Kancamagus Class of 1998 - and received the Ambassador of the Year award for his dedication.
Al was predeceased by his brother, Philip G. Peters, and sister-in-law Stella Peters.
The Peters family sends its sincere thanks to Manchester Veterans Administration Hospital for the fine care he received from the knowledgeable and dedicated staff. We would also like to thank the New Hampshire Veterans Home for the warm welcome Al was given. He greatly appreciated the caring staff, camaraderie of fellow veterans, especially longtime friend John Noonan, and the activities he enjoyed (especially tai chi).
Al will be remembered for his gentle demeanor, sense of humor, wonderful storytelling, and devotion to his family. He will be dearly, dearly missed.
In 1943, he joined the WWII effort as a paratrooper in the 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion. He fought in North Africa, Italy (Anzio), France (the Champagne Campaign), and Belgium (Battle of the Bulge). He ended his service by helping the Red Cross assist and feed Holocaust victims in concentration camps. He earned the Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal.
Al worked in banking, first for Merchants Bank and then for the Veterans Administration in its lending department.
An avid skier until age 86, he skied every mountain in New Hampshire and made multiple ski trips to Switzerland and France with wonderful friends. Whenever possible, he enjoyed hiking the mountains of New Hampshire, summiting all the peaks at least once. Al was also a member of the Granite State Wheelmen and spent many a weekend rolling through the back roads of New Hampshire. Always an exercise enthusiast, he was frequently found with his dear friends associated with the famous Alley Oops and the Londonderry Senior Center.
Al was a member of the VFW Post 8401. He was also a Granite State Ambassador for many years - Kancamagus Class of 1998 - and received the Ambassador of the Year award for his dedication.
Al was predeceased by his brother, Philip G. Peters, and sister-in-law Stella Peters.
The Peters family sends its sincere thanks to Manchester Veterans Administration Hospital for the fine care he received from the knowledgeable and dedicated staff. We would also like to thank the New Hampshire Veterans Home for the warm welcome Al was given. He greatly appreciated the caring staff, camaraderie of fellow veterans, especially longtime friend John Noonan, and the activities he enjoyed (especially tai chi).
Al will be remembered for his gentle demeanor, sense of humor, wonderful storytelling, and devotion to his family. He will be dearly, dearly missed.
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