Earl Hancock "Pete" Ellis

Earl Hancock "Pete" Ellis (HM188G)

Location: Pratt, KS 67124 Pratt County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 42.271', W 98° 44.422'

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Lt Col, USMC - Pioneer Amphibious Prophet - War Planner

— 20th Century Legend & Outstanding Patriot —

He forecast the eventual amphibious struggle for the Pacific and gave his life for his country as an intelligence officer at Koror, town in the Japanese Palau Islands, 12 May 1923

"His character was a most lovable one and his heart was dauntless and full of courage."
— John A. Lejeune

Received Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, French Legion of Honor (Chevalier), and French Croix de Guerre with Palms

Born December 19, 1880 at Iuka, Kansas
Attended Golden Valley one room grade school at Iuka
Graduated from Pratt High School
Enlisted in Marines September 3, 1900 as a Private
Died May 12, 1923 on Palau, Caroline Islands
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HM NumberHM188G
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Year Placed2003
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Date Added Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at 8:53am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 522886 N 4173063
Decimal Degrees37.70451667, -98.74036667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 42.271', W 98° 44.422'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 42' 16.26" N, 98° 44' 25.32" W
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Area Code(s)620
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 7501 Chandler Rd, Pratt KS 67124, US
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