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Alfred M. Gray Jr.
United States Marine Corps general (1928–2024)
Alfred Mason Gray Jr.[2] (June 22, 1928 – March 20, 2024) was a United States Marine Corpsfour-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.
Early life and education
Gray was born on June 22, 1928, in Rahway, New Jersey, the son of Emily and Alfred Mason Gray.[3] The family moved to the Jersey Shore community of Point Pleasant Beach.[4] He transferred from Rahway High School to Point Pleasant Beach High School, where he played baseball, basketball and football, graduating as part of the class of 1945.[5]
Gray studied at Lafayette College and received a Bachelor of Science degree from State University of New York.
He had honorary degrees from Lafayette College, Monmouth University, Norwich University, the National Defense Intelligence College, and Franklin Univers