How a dream turned into a statue memorializing the service of the Alaska Territorial Guard.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - November is Native American Heritage month and Pete Peter, an Alaska Native veteran is proud to have served his country.
The Alaska Territorial Guard was created in World War II and served as the protective force for the last frontier from 1942 to 1947. “Alaska was left with practically no defense, so the Alaska Natives stepped up to the plate,” said Peter. Honorary Brigadier General Marvin “Muktuk” Marston issued rifles and other weapons to the residents of the territory that answered the call of duty, many of whom were Alaska Natives.
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