Timeline
Birth- Mar 13, 1887
Charlottesville, Virginia
1775 - 2099Other Service- Ages: 62 - 20 years
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United States of America
Other conflicts
Banana Wars
Enlistment- Jan 22, 1907-Age: 20 years
Discharge- Apr 1, 1949-Age: 62 years
1775 - 2099Other Service
Organization Code
UNK
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United States of America
Marriage- Jan 1, 1909-Age: 22 years
Mildred Strode
1939 - 1945World War II
Branch
Marine Corps
Conflict Period
World War II
Rank
General
Commands held
1st Marine Division; 1st Marine Amphibious Corps; Commandant of the Marine Corps
Battles
Battle of Guadalcanal; Battle of Empress Augusta Bay
Medals
Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Served For
United States of America
Gender
Male
Social Security Number
***-**-3250
Education: Institution
University of Virginia
Education: Place
Charlottesville, VA
Employment: Position
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
Employment: Start Date
Jan 1, 1943
Employment: End Date
Jan 1, 1947
Death- May 8, 1973-Age: 86 years
Unknown
Bethesda, Maryland
Burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Other Facts
Full Name
Alexander Archer Vandegrift
Full Name
Alexander Vandegrift
Marriage
Kathryn Henson
