John A. Lejeune
Military Person
1867 – 1942
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Who was John A. Lejeune?
John Archer Lejeune was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Known as the "greatest of all Leathernecks" and the "Marine's Marine", he served for nearly 40 years. His service included commanding the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division during World War I and culminated with his service as the 5th Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute.
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- Born
- Jan 10, 1867
Pointe Coupee Parish - Also known as
- John Lejeune
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Louisiana State University
(1881/09 - 1884/04) - United States Naval Academy
- Louisiana State University
- Lived in
- Louisiana
- Died
- Nov 20, 1942
Baltimore - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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