Alfred M. Gray Jr.

Alfred M. Gray Jr.
Alfred in 1994
Born(1928-06-22)June 22, 1928
Rahway, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2024(2024-03-20) (aged 95)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1950–1991
RankGeneral
CommandsCommandant 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 / warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDefense 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)[1]

Alfred Mason Gray Jr.[2] (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.

  1. ^ "JAN GRAY Obituary (1943 - 2020) the Washington Post". Legacy.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. January 1, 1965. p. 856.