Dirk Posted October 20, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2007 Was going through a China Marine scrap book today and found this stuffed in the back... Gen Rupertus's published speech before the final phase of the Peleliu campaign. I know we have seen these type of speeches from time to time for other WWII battles. The owner of this one was a lifer who came in '34 and stayed until '64...several battles in the Pacific followed by Korea. He has a tanker during WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosDad Posted August 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 10, 2009 Sir; MGEN Rupertus' oldest granddaughter is standing over my shoulder asking how we can get ahold of this document? I know it is not in your posession. Can you make introductions? I appreciate your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted August 11, 2009 The original is in my possession but it is mimeograph copy that was reproduced for each member of the Division. I can copy it and send you a copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosDad Posted August 11, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2009 Excellent! A scan would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted August 11, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2009 Man, that's what you call a "Strictly Business" speech!! :w00t: :thumbsup: Thanks for posting this, Dirk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFortney Posted August 11, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 11, 2009 That will be one highly sought after letter once The Pacific comes out. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted August 15, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 15, 2009 Wow, thanks to all parties involved for sharing! Best wishes and Semper Fi, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted August 15, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 15, 2009 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KaosDad Posted August 15, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 15, 2009 Dang! Beat me to the punch! I just scanned that picture last night! That's Nimitz making the presentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap15 Posted August 19, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 19, 2009 Nice photo of the chaplains. There appears to be four chaplains. The third man from the right also has a stole, but a stole that I can not tell what kind it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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