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Oscar F. Peatross
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Oscar Franklin Peatross 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 e
MG Oscar F. Peatross, USMC
MG Oscar F. Peatross, USMC
General Lewis W. Walt, Commanding General, III MAF, congratulates Colonel Oscar F. Peatross, Commanding Officer, 7th Marines, upon the awarding of the
General Lewis W. Walt, Commanding General, III MAF, congratulates Colonel Oscar F. Peatross, Commanding Officer, 7th Marines, upon the awarding of the Navy Unit Commendation to the 7th Marines for the regiment's participation in Operation STARLITE. Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Bodley, Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, looks on.
Raid on Makin Island
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The raid on Makin Island was an attack by Marine Raiders of the United States Marine Corps on the Japanese-controlled Makin Island from August 17–18, 1942. Aims of the raid included destroying local i
Oscar F. Peatross
…was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant and appointed platoon commander with Company B. The 2nd Raider Battalion was subsequently ordered for Makin Island in the Gilbert Islands in order to destroy Japanese installations, take prisoners and gain intelligence. During the raid, he led a reinforced squad of…
U.S. Marines return to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on board the American submarine Nautilus following the raid, 26 August 1942.
U.S. Marines return to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on board the American submarine Nautilus following the raid, 26 August 1942.
Makin as seen by USS Nautilus
Makin as seen by USS Nautilus
A Marine Raider, injured during the Makin operation, is lifted through a hatch on USS Argonaut to be taken ashore at Pearl Harbor, 26 August 1942.
A Marine Raider, injured during the Makin operation, is lifted through a hatch on USS Argonaut to be taken ashore at Pearl Harbor, 26 August 1942.
A plaque commemorating the Makin Island raid, located on the island of Kwajalein.
A plaque commemorating the Makin Island raid, located on the island of Kwajalein.