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William H. Rupertus

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American Marine Corps general (1889-1945)

United StatesLived 1889 to 1945 · aged 55
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William Henry Rupertus was a major general in the United States Marine Corps, who commanded the famed 1st Marine Division in the Pacific in World War II and also authored the USMC Rifleman's Creed.

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Then-Lt. Col. Rupertus (bottom left) at a party in Shanghai in 1937.Then-Lt. Col. Rupertus (bottom left) at a party in Shanghai in 1937.

Awards 6

Navy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Inter-Allied Victory Medals

Connected to William 6

John S. McCainAlso won Navy CrossWilliam H. SimpsonAlso won Inter-Allied Victory MedalsWilliam KnowlandAlso won World War II Victory MedalThomas McGuireAlso won World War II Victory MedalRikichi AndōAlso won Inter-Allied Victory MedalsDudley W. MortonAlso won Navy Cross

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United States
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1945 · aged 55
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