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'''Archer A. Vandegrift''' was the first | '''Archer A. Vandegrift''' was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps to reach four-star rank, in [[World War Two in the Pacific]]. He replaced the retiring Thomas Holcomb, who had the traditional title of Major General Commandant. In his previous assignment, he commanded the [[Guadalcanal campaign]], receiving the [[Medal of Honor]] for his performance. |
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Archer A. Vandegrift was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps to reach four-star rank, in World War Two in the Pacific. He replaced the retiring Thomas Holcomb, who had the traditional title of Major General Commandant. In his previous assignment, he commanded the Guadalcanal campaign, receiving the Medal of Honor for his performance. |