Alfred M. Gray Jr.
Alfred Mason Gray Jr. (June 22, 1928 – March 20, 2024) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1, 1987, until his retirement on June 30, 1991, after 41 years of service.
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Alfred in 1994 | |
| Born | June 22, 1928 Rahway, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2024 (aged 95) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1950–1991 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps Marine Forces Atlantic II Marine Expeditionary Force 2nd Marine Division 33d Marine Amphibious Unit 4th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Regiment 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines 1st Radio Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (4) Purple Heart (3) |
| Spouse(s) | Jan Goss (1980–2020; her death) |
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