Retired Gen. Al Gray, former commandant of the Marine Corps, died at age 95 after an extended period of hospice care. He was widely beloved by Marines and veterans of the branch.
Key Points
Retired Gen. Al Gray served in the Marines for 41 years
He was the 29th commandant of the Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991
Received a Silver Star Medal for bravery in Vietnam
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Widely beloved by Marines and veterans
Contributed to the development of maneuver warfare doctrine