1st Marine Division
December 28, 2023
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Cape Gloucester
1st Marine Division
Merry Christmas: A Moment of Peace During WWII Pacific
General Rupertus assumed command of the 1st Marine Division in July 1943 after the Tulagi/Guadalcanal Campaign. In December 1943, the 1st Marine Division were prepared for their second campaign, the Battle of Cape Gloucester. Our grandfather, General Rupertus, sent this iconic Christmas card home. He was on Goodenough Island with
December 19, 2023
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Veterans Day Talk Sunday Nov. 12 @ Duke Mansion in Charlotte
Happy Veterans Day! Honored to speak at the Duke Mansion this Sunday, November 12 at 3pm for Veterans Day. Noted, the 248th Marine Corps birthday is on Friday November 10. Interestingly, this radio recording of General Rupertus during WWII was recorded right before the 170th Marine Corps birthday. https://youtu.be/lMFPM8e1Mzg?si=wWFq6SzK4hjsUZ5x We
November 9, 2023
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Hi, I’m Amy Rupertus Peacock. Activator. Daughter and granddaughter of Marines. I am a wife, mother of two almost grown kids and a fit trainer running form coach.
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