Edward C. Peter II (May 8, 1929 – November 12, 2008) was a career officer in the United States Army.

[2] He was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, and Miami, Florida, and attended Staunton Military Academy (SMA).

[3] At graduation, Peter received a medal to recognize his high standing in advanced military science and the Kable Legion of Honor, an award named for the school's founder, which was presented to the graduate most conspicuous for leadership, good conduct, and academic excellence.

[1] He was promoted to captain in 1957,[1] and later commanded Company F, 188th Airborne Infantry Regiment at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

[2] Peter later served as assistant professor of Thermodynamics on the West Point faculty, and in 1959 was assigned to Hawaii as commander of Company D, 2nd Battle Group, 21st Infantry Regiment.

[6] After leaving Hawaii, Peter was a student at the United States Army Command and General Staff College, from which he graduated in 1963.

[2] After returning to the United States, Peter completed the course at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 1969,[3] then was assigned to the staff at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium.

[2] From 1981 to 1983, Peter commanded the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Polk as a major general.

[2] In 1987, Peter was hired as vice president of administration for Commercial Distribution Center, Inc. in Independence, Missouri.