William H. Rupertus
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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. Wikipedia
Born: November 14, 1889, Washington, D.C.
Died: March 25, 1945 (age 55 years), Quantico, VA
Awards: Navy Cross, World War II Victory Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, and more