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Quote by Alfred M. Gray

“Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary.”

Quote by Alfred M. Gray

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Alfred M. Gray, whose profession is unknown, was born on June 22, 1928. Limited information is available about his life and achievements. more

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