Peck, Allen, L., 1910-1997

Peck (1910-1997) was born in Fort Wayne (Indiana) and grew up in Denver (Colorado). He attended the University of Colorado-Boulder for two years before going to West Point. He graduated from West Point in 1936 and became a career officer, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He served in the 43rd Infantry in the Philippines during World War II and was held as a prisoner of war by the Japanese from May 1942 to August 1945. During the Korean War, Peck was commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division. He earned the bronze star, silver star, and Purple Heart. In 1963, he moved to Madison (Wisconsin) with his wife Lee and hosted a show on Wisconsin Public Television.

From the description of Oral history interview with Allen L. Peck, [sound recording], 1994. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 430215272