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Alexander Vandegrift (1887)


World War II · US Marine Corps · General

Rank: General
United States of America
Birth- Mar 13, 1887

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Charlottesville, Virginia

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1775 - 2099Other Service- Ages: 62 - 20 years

Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United States of America

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Other conflicts
Banana Wars

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Enlistment- Jan 22, 1907-Age: 20 years

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Discharge- Apr 1, 1949-Age: 62 years

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1775 - 2099Other Service

Organization Code
UNK
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United States of America

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Marriage- 1909-Ages: 65 - 22 years
Mildred Strode
Spouse Death Date
1952

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1939 - 1945World War II

Branch
Marine Corps
Conflict Period
World War II
Rank
General

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Commands held
1st Marine Division; 1st Marine Amphibious Corps; Commandant of the Marine Corps
Battles
Battle of Guadalcanal; Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
Gold Star
Medals
Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal

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Served For
United States of America

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Gender
Male
Social Security Number
***-**-3250

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Education: Institution
University of Virginia
Education: Place
Charlottesville, VA
Employment: Position
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
Employment: Start Date
1943
Employment: End Date
1947

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Death- May 8, 1973-Age: 86 years
Unknown

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Bethesda, Maryland

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Burial

Arlington National Cemetery

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Full Name
Alexander Archer Vandegrift

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Full Name
Alexander Vandegrift

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Marriage

Kathryn Henson

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