Peter M Gorczewski

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Peter M. Gorczewski (Ret.) grew up in Woodburn, Oregon, and served five tours in Vietnam while attached to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. During his deployments, SGM Gorczewski earned two Bronze Stars with combat Vs and seven Purple Hearts. He later was awarded the Legion of Merit.

After the war Peter served as an ROTC instructor while stationed at MIT. He graduated summa cum laude from Suffolk University after being accepted into the marine advanced degree program. He then finished out his 30 yr career as Camp Hanson Okinawa Sergeant Major.

In 2020, Peter Gorczewski passed away.