John A. Lejeune

John Archer Lejeune (/ləˈʒɜːrn/ lə-ZHURN; January 10, 1867 – November 20, 1942) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general and the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Lejeune served for nearly 40 years in the military, and commanded the U.S. Army's 2nd Division during World War I. After his retirement from the Marine Corps he became superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute.

This article is about a commandant of the Marine Corps. For the 1876 Medal of Honor recipient, see Emile Lejeune.

John A. Lejeune
John A. Lejeune, (Major General) U.S. Marine Corps, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1920–1929)
Nickname(s)"Greatest of all Leathernecks"
"The Marine's Marine"
Born(1867-01-10)January 10, 1867
Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1942(1942-11-20) (aged 75)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Marine Corps
Years of service1890–1929
Rank Lieutenant general
Commands held1st Brigade of Marines
4th Brigade of Marines
2nd Infantry Division
Commandant of the Marine Corps
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
  • Puerto Rico Campaign

Philippine–American War
Mexican Revolution

  • Battle of Veracruz

World War I

  • Western Front

Banana Wars

  • Occupation of Haiti
  • Occupation of the Dominican Republic
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
French Legion of Honor
French Croix de guerre
RelationsMaj. Eugenia Lejeune, USMC
Other workSuperintendent of the Virginia Military Institute (1929–1937)

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was named in his honor during World War II.

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