MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield native Andrew Peters, age 28, was killed in action in Ukraine on February 16, 2023, his parents John and Heather shared with OnFocus.
Peters, a U.S. Army veteran who had served a tour in Afghanistan in 2014, joined the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine in in late November 2022. His family is in the process of having his remains returned home.
“We were devastated to learn that our son Andrew Peters was killed in action while fighting with the International Legion in Ukraine,” his parents said in a statement. “Andrew had a strong sense of what was right and wrong. He felt the need to use his prior military combat skills to help the Ukrainian people fight and liberate their country. Andrew was extremely close to his fellow soldiers and was well liked by everyone. We are all extremely proud of his bravery and selfless sacrifice.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Peters family at this time.
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