Edward C. Peter II (May 8, 1929 – November 12, 2008) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War, he attained the rank of lieutenant general and was most notable for his command of 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, the 1st Infantry Division Support Command, the Department of the Army Legislative Liaison Office, the 5th Infantry Division and Fort Polk, and Fourth United States Army. Peter received the Combat Infantryman Badge twice, and his awards and decorations included the Army Distinguished Service Medal (2), Silver Star (2), Legion of Merit (2), Bronze Star Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (6), and Army Commendation Medal.
