Edward Compston Peter II

From one Wolfhound to another, my utmost respect to the General and my condolences to his family.

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I did not know the General but I have had the privilidge of hearing many stories about him. As the current President of the 27th Infantry Regiment Historical Society I know I speak for all when I say, "He may be gone, but he will not be forgotten. Once a Wolfhound, Always a Wolfhound!"

I commanded Co C of the 2-27 in 1967 while LTG Peter was the battalion's commander. The bonds established there never fade and when I learned of his passing it was like receiving a punch in the gut. Please accept my belated sympathy upon the passing of a close brother in arms for whom I had the greatest respect and admiration.

I am so very sorry to hear of Ed's passing, his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

My father, Captain Charles A. Springer served under Ed with the 2/27th Wolfhounds in Vietnam. My dad was killed in action on 11-12-1967. He had written to my mom in numerous letters about how much he admired and respected LTC Ed Peter. As I have spent a lifetime searching for the men that served with my dad, I found Ed in August 2006 and we emailed each other frequently where he shared his...

Dear Jean and famely
We just came back from out of town and got the sad news of Eds passing.
I read all the memories and remarks from your friends and would like to express my feelings.
I had the honor and privilege to work with Ed I called him "mo general". We worked at c.d.c for some years , when I was guding Ed thru the warehousing bussines Ed was guiding me with his vast and and rich life experience ,what a great teacher he was. Ed will always be in my memory and I...

Jean and Family,

Our sincere condolences on Ed's passing. We enjoyed knowing him and Jean during his time here in Missouri.

Dear Jean and Family, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ed. We are thinking of you at this very sad time. your friends,
anita and Larry Johnson

The Army and all who served with Ed and Jean are the better for the sharing of their uncommon ability. We are ever available.
Lois and Bob Arter

Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Jan Corrigan