Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for our January webinar entitled, "Old Breed General.” During this 30-minute webinar registrants will hear from authors Amy Rupertus Peacock and Don Brown.

"Old Breed General" tells the remarkable story of Marine Corps General William H. Rupertus, a pioneering military leader who served from 1913 to 1945. Born in Washington, DC, Rupertus was a distinguished Marine who commanded troops in Haiti, Cuba, and China, and became a pivotal figure in the Pacific theater during World War II. His distinguished career includes being the commanding officer of the first ground victory in the Pacific at Tulagi (Aug. 9, 1942) and serving as the longest-serving division commander of the 1st Marine Division.

A remarkable military scholar and warrior, Rupertus is perhaps best known for writing "My Rifle the Creed of a United States Marine," published in March 1942, which became an iconic document of Marine Corps ethos. His extraordinary service was recognized with significant honors, including the Navy Cross presented by Admiral Nimitz and a US naval destroyer named in his honor. This book, co-authored by Don Brown, a former US Navy JAG officer, finally brings to light the untold story of a Marine Corps legend who overcame personal tragedy to become a crucial military leader during one of the most challenging periods in American military history.

Amy Rupertus Peacock is an author and researcher. She lives in Charlotte, NC and is a graduate of the prestigious University of Georgia Journalism School, where she honed her expertise in advertising and delivering compelling narratives in both print, film and online. Amy's passion lies in writing about a wide range of subjects including health, history, fitness, faith and leadership.

She is the co-author of Old Breed General, a book about the extraordinary life of her grandfather, Marine Major General William Henry Rupertus (1889-1945), and his experience in the Marine Corps during (and between) two world wars.

Don Brown is a former U.S. Navy JAG Officer, practicing attorney, and is a nationally best-selling author of 14 books of military fiction and nonfiction released by various national publisher’s and has been on TV on multiple occasions regarding his books and cases.

Don graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1982, and after finishing law school, continued his post-graduate studies through the Naval War College, earning the Navy’s nonresident certificate in International Law.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 15th at 1:00 pm to attend this program.