Peter Prescott was born in and attended school in Winnipeg, MB. He obtained his BA at the University of Manitoba.

He joined Air Cadets with 176 Optimist Squadron in 1947 and was on the International Drill Team in 1950; attended Flying Scholarship Course in 1951; and the U.S.A. Exchange in 1952. He became an Officer Cadet with 176 Squadron in 1953; Training Officer in 1954; and Administration Officer in 1955. In 1956 he became Supply Officer with 525 Sqn in West Vancouver and Administration Officer in 1957. On returning to Winnipeg, he was appointed the Supply Officer with 3 Wing from 1959 to 1967. Peter then returned to 176 Sqn as Commanding Officer from 1968 to 1970.

Peter became a member of the Manitoba Provincial Committee in 1976; Honourary Secretary from 1978 to 1994; Vice Chairman from 1982 to 1984; and Chairman from 1984 until 1986. He is presently member of the Advisory Board. He was awarded the Canada 125 Medal in 1993 and the Queen's Jubilee Medal in 2002.

Peter was employed with the Winnipeg Fire Department becoming the Director of Training in 1980 until his retirement in 1994. He has been the recipient of many awards relating to his work and volunteer involvement; culminating with the award of the Knight of Justice, Order of St. John in 2004.

Peter has served as a Director on the National Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 1982 becoming a member of the Executive Committee in 1985; Vice President 1990 until 1992 and National President in 1993. He is presently a member of the Manitoba Advisory Board and a Life Member.

Peter is involved with many other organizations and has been President of the Manitoba Safety Council; an Executive Committee member of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada; Vice President, Provincial Council of the Manitoba St. John's Ambulance; Provincial Commissioner St. John's Ambulance Manitoba Provincial Brigade. Peter now resides in Naniamo, BC and has been a member of the Kelowna Branch St. John's Ambulance; Provincial Commissioner BC and Yukon Brigade St. John's ambulance; and the Vice President BC and Yukon Provincial Council St. John's Ambulance.

He is also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Royal United Service Institute, Air force Association of Canada and several Lodges.