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Alexander Archer Vandegrift (Charlottesville, Virginia, 13 de marzo de 1887-8 de mayo de 1973) fue un militar estadounidense que sirvió en el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos.
Alexander Archer Vandegrift (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.
12 de abr. de 2024 · Alexander A. Vandegrift (born March 13, 1887, Charlottesville, Va., U.S.—died May 8, 1973, Bethesda, Md.) was a U.S. Marine Corps officer who led the first large-scale U.S. offensive against the Japanese, on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, during World War II.
Alexander Archer Vandegrift fue un militar estadounidense que sirvió en el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos. Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, estuvo al mando de la 1.ª División de Marines, participando activamente en la primera ofensiva terrestre, durante la Batalla de Guadalcanal.
9 de dic. de 2019 · World War II Marine Corps Gen. Alexander Vandegrift was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Guadalcanal campaign in the South Pacific which led to a critical U.S. victory.
Learn about the life and career of Alexander A. Vandegrift, who commanded the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and received the Medal of Honor. Explore his achievements, challenges, and legacy in the US Marine Corps before and during World War II.
Alexander Vandegrift was a four-star general and the 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps. He earned both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross for his leadership of the First Marine Division in the Solomon Islands during World War II.
