John Archer Lejeune

Summary

John Archer Lejeune is a human^[1]. Born in Pointe Coupee Parish^[2], he… he was born on January 10, 1867^[3]. He passed away in Baltimore^[4]. He died on November 20, 1942^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Pointe Coupee Parish^[2], John Archer Lejeune…
• John Archer Lejeune died in Baltimore^[4].
• John Archer Lejeune was born on January 10, 1867^[3].
• John Archer Lejeune died on November 20, 1942^[5].
• Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].
• John Archer Lejeune held citizenship in United States^[9].
• John Archer Lejeune's professions included military officer^[6].
• John Archer Lejeune held the position of Commandant of the Marine Corps^[10].
• John Archer Lejeune's education included a stint at Louisiana State University^[11].
• John Archer Lejeune's education included a stint at United States Army War College^[12].
• John Archer Lejeune's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy^[13].
• John Archer Lejeune received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[14].
• John Archer Lejeune received the Distinguished Service Medal^[15].
• John Archer Lejeune received the Legion of Honour^[16].
• John Archer Lejeune received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[17].
• John Archer Lejeune is recorded as male^[18].
• John Archer Lejeune's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• John Archer Lejeune's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[20].
• John Archer Lejeune's Commons category is recorded as John A. Lejeune^[21].
• John Archer Lejeune's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general^[22].
• John Archer Lejeune was part of the conflict Spanish–American War^[23].
• John Archer Lejeune was part of the conflict Philippine–American War^[24].
• John Archer Lejeune was part of the conflict Mexican Revolution^[25].
• John Archer Lejeune was part of the conflict Battle of Veracruz^[26].
• John Archer Lejeune was part of the conflict World War I^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pointe Coupee Parish^[2], John Archer Lejeune… he was born on January 10, 1867^[3].

Education

Educated at Louisiana State University^[11], a public university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1860^[30], headquartered in Baton Rouge^[31]; United States Army War College^[12], a staff college^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1901^[34]; and United States Naval Academy^[13], a naval academy^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1845^[37], headquartered in Naval Academy^[38].

Career and Affiliations

John Archer Lejeune's professions included military officer^[6]. He held the position of Commandant of the Marine Corps^[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[14], a medallion^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1919^[41]; Distinguished Service Medal^[15], a medallion^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1918^[44]; Legion of Honour^[16], a state order^[45], in France^[46], founded in 1802^[47]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[17], a courage award^[48], in France^[49], founded in 1915^[50].

Death and Burial

John Archer Lejeune died on November 20, 1942^[5]. He died in Baltimore^[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Archer Lejeune include Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune^[51], a military base^[52], in United States^[53], founded in 1941^[54].

Why It Matters

John Archer Lejeune ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[55] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[56]

Entities named for him include Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune^[51], a military base^[52], in United States^[53], founded in 1941^[54].

FAQs

Where was John Archer Lejeune born?

John Archer Lejeune was born in Pointe Coupee Parish^[2].

Where did John Archer Lejeune die?

John Archer Lejeune passed away in Baltimore^[4].

What did John Archer Lejeune do for work?

John Archer Lejeune worked as military officer^[6].

Where did John Archer Lejeune go to school?

John Archer Lejeune was educated at Louisiana State University^[11], United States Army War College^[12], and United States Naval Academy^[13].

What awards did John Archer Lejeune receive?

Honors received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal^[14], Distinguished Service Medal^[15], Legion of Honour^[16], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918^[17].