Alfred M. Gray Jr.
Alfred M. Gray Jr. (born June 22, 1928) is a retired United States Marine Corps general. He served as the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1991 after 41 years of service.
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| Born | June 22, 1928 Rahway, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1950–1991 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | 1st Radio Battalion 1st Battalion 2nd Marines 2nd Marine Regiment 4th Marine Regiment 33d Marine Amphibious Unit 2nd Marine Division II Marine Expeditionary Force Marine Forces Atlantic Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart |
General Gray was promoted to general and became Commandant of the Marine Corps on July 1, 1987. His appointment as Commandant of the Marine Corps was recommended by Jim Webb, then Secretary of the Navy.[1]
References
- Cushman, John H. Jr. (June 5, 1987). "Activist General in Line for Top Marine Post". New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
Other websites
- 2nd Marine Division Association Archived 2008-09-20 at the Wayback Machine
- Gray Appearances on C-SPAN
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