Parris Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Peatross Parade Deck

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

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.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II.

Location. 32° 21.042′ N, 80° 40.91′ W. Marker is on Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Memorial is on Blvd. deFrance, on the left when traveling east. Between Midway and Veracruz Sts. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parris Island SC 29905, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the

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crow flies. Uncommon Valor (within shouting distance of this marker); To Purple Heart Recipients (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Japanese 75mm Field Gun (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barrow Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Capt. Brodstrom Marker U.S.M.C. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Plane Crash Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Historic Union Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Blue Channel Corporation (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parris Island.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

2. Peatross Parade Deck Marker

Peatross Parade Deck, looking east to west image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Henry, June 26, 2009

3. Peatross Parade Deck, looking east to west

Peatross Parade Deck image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

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.

Peatross Parade Deck with Reviewing Stand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Henry, June 26, 2009

5. Peatross Parade Deck with Reviewing Stand

Peatross Parade Deck Reviewing Stand - center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Henry

6. Peatross Parade Deck Reviewing Stand - center

Photographed By Lance Cpl. Darhonda V. Hall, February 11, 2005

7. Peatross Parade Deck

A color guard presents the colors on the Peatross Parade Deck prior to the Eagle, Globe and Anchor Ceremony

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

8. Peatross Parade Deck Marker

Peatross Parade Deck East end marked by the "Uncommon Valor- Iwo Jima Marine Memorial" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

9. Peatross Parade Deck East end marked by the "Uncommon Valor- Iwo Jima Marine Memorial"

Parade Deck and Reviewing stand seen in background

Peatross Parade Deck West end marked by the "D.I." Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

10. Peatross Parade Deck West end marked by the "D.I." Memorial

Parade deck as seen in background

Peatross Parade Deck , West end ," Purple Heart " Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2009

11. Peatross Parade Deck , West end ," Purple Heart " Memorial

Parade Deck as seen in background

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,660 times since then and 224 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.