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.
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2 March 1916 Raleigh, North Carolina
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Died |
26 May 1993 (aged 77) Beaufort, South Carolina
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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