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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Alvin S. Sanders (MCSN: 0-5829), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Marine Corps Supply Center, Albany Georgia, from February 1965 to May 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sanders culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    January 24 – October 15, 1953
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Alvin S. Sanders (MCSN: 0-5829), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Division Disbursing Officer, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.) in Korea during the period from 24 January through 15 October 1953.