This is a fascinating collection of historical documents and photographs relating to Major General DeWitt Peck of the U.S. Marine Corps, with a significant focus on his service as Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Fourth Marine Regiment (China Marines) in Shanghai, China.The collection highlights several key aspects of his life and career: •Shanghai Service (1940-1941): The documents strongly emphasize his role in Shanghai, including a letter dated May 20, 1941, from the Shanghai Municipal Council thanking him for his support during the "Bubbling Well barrier" incident just before his departure. A black and white photograph shows Colonel Peck standing with three men in Chinese military-style uniforms, underscoring the international and diplomatic nature of his assignment. •Military Career Documents: Newspaper clippings detail his later career, including his promotion to Brigadier General, his service on Admiral Halsey's staff in the South Pacific, his command of the First Marine Division on Okinawa, and his retirement as a Major General. •The Fourth Marine Band March: A particularly unique element is the packet of information and correspondence regarding the march created as the Marines evacuated Shanghai. This includes documents confirming that Captain William F. Sandman, USMC Marine Band, copyrighted the march, composed by Leon Konesky, in DeWitt Peck's name. This action secured the personal and permanent connection of the Fourth Marines' final march in China to their commanding officer. •Personal and Family History: The collection is grounded with personal items, such as family photos (including one of a young man on horseback in a town setting), and documents relating to what is likely his father’s estate. The inclusion of the handwritten word "Haiti" on one photographic print connects to his early service there following his commission in 1917. This collection is a comprehensive archive of a distinguished Marine Corps officer, illuminating his career from his early days in Haiti to his high-level commands in WWII, with a unique focus on his command of the "China Marines" and the specific legacy of the copyrighted "Fourth Marines, March." Dimensions: 15 sheet protector's, most with multiple documents contained, all in folder measuring 11"x10". See photos.