Peatross Parade Deck

Peatross Parade Deck (HMDN6)

Location: Beaufort, SC 29902 Beaufort County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 21.042', W 80° 40.91'

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Named in memory of Major General Oscar F. Peatross, USMC (2 March 1916-26 May 1993), who served with distinction in W.W. II, Korea, and Vietnam and was a member of the regiment that raised the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II. A former commanding general of Parris Island, he believed the recruit training program to be the key factor in producing a proud, professional
United States Marine .
———
Who...finds comfort in himself and in his cause;
And while the mortal mist is gathering, draws
His breath in confidence of Heaven's applause:
This is the Happy Warrior; this is he
That every man in arms should wish to be.
          ? ? ? ? ? ? - William Wordsworth
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HM NumberHMDN6
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Placed ByU.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
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Date Added Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 8:50pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 529937 N 3579353
Decimal Degrees32.35070000, -80.68183333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 21.042', W 80° 40.91'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 21' 2.52" N, 80° 40' 54.60" W
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Area Code(s)803, 843
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2304 Boulevard De France, Beaufort SC 29902, US
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