October 25th Peatross Parade Deck, Parris Island, SC

Peatross Parade Deck

1. Peatross Parade Deck Marker   Inscription. 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 Erected by U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Location. 32° 21.042′ N, 80° 40.91′ W. Marker is in Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker is on Blvd. deFrance, on the left when traveling east. . Between Midway and Veracruz Sts. Marker is in this post office area: Parris Island SC 29905, United States of America.   2. Peatross Parade Deck Marker   Also see . . .  Military Limited. Major General Oscar F. Peatross

3. Peatross Parade Deck, looking east to west	4. Peatross Parade Deck From 1915 to 1942 the deck was unpaved. For years, recruits drilled in loose sand or deep mud. In 1993 the area was reduced from 25 acres to 16. Traditionally called “the grinder,” the parade deck is the site of many colorful ceremonies, including recruit graduations.
5. Peatross Parade Deck with Reviewing Stand	6. Peatross Parade Deck Reviewing Stand - center
7. Peatross Parade Deck A color guard presents the colors on the Peatross Parade Deck prior to the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony	8. Peatross Parade Deck Marker
9. Peatross Parade Deck East end marked by the "Uncommon Valor- Iwo Jima Marine Memorial" Parade Deck and Reviewing stand seen in background	10. Peatross Parade Deck West end marked by the "D.I." Memorial Parade deck as seen in background
11. Peatross Parade Deck , West end ," Purple Heart " Memorial Parade Deck as seen in background