Oscar F. Peatross
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Oscar Franklin Peatross (March 2, 1916 – May 26, 1993) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general who served as Marine Raider in World War II and was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism on August 17–18, 1942. He also served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.[1][2]
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Oscar Franklin Peatross | |
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Nickname(s) | "Pete" |
Born | (1916-03-02)March 2, 1916 Raleigh, North Carolina |
Died | May 26, 1993(1993-05-26) (aged 77) Beaufort, South Carolina |
Place of burial | Beaufort, South Carolina |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940–1971 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-7196 |
Commands held | MCRD Parris Island 7th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
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In 1993, the parade deck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was named for Peatross.[3]