Alfred M. Gray Jr.

United States Marine Corps Commandant

Alfred Mason Gray Jr. (June 22, 1928 – March 20, 2024) was a 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.

Alfred M. Gray Jr.
Birth nameAlfred Mason Gray Jr.
Born(1928-06-22)June 22, 1928
Rahway, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2024(2024-03-20) (aged 95)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1950–1991
Rank General
Commands held1st 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/warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished 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]

Gray died at his home in Alexandria, Virginia on March 20, 2024, at the age of 95.[2]

References

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  1. Cushman, John H. Jr. (June 5, 1987). "Activist General in Line for Top Marine Post". New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2009.
  2. South, Todd (20 March 2024). "Al Gray, beloved former Marine Corps commandant, dies at age 95". Marine Corps Times. Retrieved 20 March 2024.

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