page_title: Alexander Vandegrift
hierarchical_section_title: Alexander Vandegrift
caption_attribution_description: Picture of Alexander A. Vandegrift, courtesy of the United States Marine Corps. From http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/IMAGES/Whos_Who/Hi_Res/VandegriftAA.jpg License: Information presented on this site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested. (http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/ind.nsf/privacy) Vandegrift, Alexander Archer
context_page_description: General Alexander Archer Vandegrift, USMC was a United States Marine Corps four-star general. During World War II, he commanded the 1st Marine Division to victory in its first ground offensive of the war, the Battle of Guadalcanal. For his actions on August 7 to December 9, 1942, in the Solomon Islands campaign, he received the Medal of Honor. Vandegrift later served as the 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps. He was the first four-star general on active duty in the Marine Corps.
context_section_description: General Alexander Archer Vandegrift, USMC (March 13, 1887 – May 8, 1973) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general. During World War II, he commanded the 1st Marine Division to victory in its first ground offensive of the war, the Battle of Guadalcanal. For his actions on August 7 to December 9, 1942, in the Solomon Islands campaign, he received the Medal of Honor. Vandegrift later served as the 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps. He was the first four-star general on active duty in the Marine Corps.
caption: 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1944–1947)
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