| Alexander A. Vandegrift  AKA Alexander Archer Vandegrift
Born: 13-Mar-1887
Birthplace: Charlottesville, VA
Died: 8-May-1973
Location of death: Bethesda, MD
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Military Nationality: United States
Executive summary: 18th USMC Commandant, 1944-48 Military service: USMC (1909-49) From August to December 1942, Major General Alexander Vandegrift led the First Marine Division in the first major offensive against the Japanese, on Guadalcanal. He later received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his demonstrated "tenacity, courage and resourcefulness." Wife: Mildred Strode Vandegrift
Son: Alexander Archer Vandegrift (b. 27-May-1911, dec. 1969)
Wife: Kathryn Henson Vandegrift
University: University of Virginia
US Marine Corps Commandant (1944-48)
Alfalfa Club 1945
Distinguished Service Medal
Congressional Medal of Honor
Navy Cross
Officer of the British Empire
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