Oscar F. Peatross, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American Marine Corps general
Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1916
Place of Birth: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Date of Death: 26-May-1993
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Oscar F. Peatross
- 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.In 1993, the parade deck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was named for Peatross.
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