William “Skeet” Von Harten named grand marshal of 2026 Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade – WTOC

William “Skeet” Von Harten named grand marshal of 2026 Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade  WTOC

Beaufort County Veterans Affairs announced that retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Rivers “Skeet” Von Harten will serve as grand marshal of the 2026 Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade. The parade will take place Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. in Beaufort. BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) – Beaufort County Veterans Affairs announced that retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. William Rivers “Skeet” Von Harten will serve as grand marshal of the 2026 Beaufort County Veterans Day Parade. The parade will take place Nov. 11, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. in Beaufort. “As a retired Marine officer and Vietnam combat veteran, it is my honor to represent our military and veteran communities on this special occasion, on this special day.

Thank you all for your service and sacrifices,” Von Harten said. Von Harten is a Beaufort native who began his military service at age 17 when he enlisted in the South Carolina National Guard. He is a graduate of Beaufort High School and The Citadel, where he earned a degree in business administration before receiving his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his 20-year Marine Corps career, Von Harten served two tours in Vietnam. His military decorations include the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and two Bronze Star Medals — one for valor and one for meritorious service in combat. During