William H. Rupertus
William H. Rupertus | |
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MajGen William H. Rupertus, author of the "Rifleman's Creed" | |
| Born | November 14, 1889 Washington, D.C., US |
| Died | March 25, 1945 (aged 55) Quantico, Virginia, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | District of Columbia National Guard United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1907–1910 (National Guard) 1913–1945 (USMC) |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | 4th Marine Regiment |
| Commands | 1st Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal |
| Relations | Capt. Patrick Hill Rupertus USMC (son) |
William Henry Rupertus (November 14, 1889 – March 25, 1945) 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.