New Roads in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune
United States Marine Corps
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
1. Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune Marker
Born January 10, 1867- Raccourci, Louisiana
Died November 20, 1942- Baltimore, Maryland
MILITARY HISTORY
1881- Attended LSU- Appointed To U.S. Naval Academy - Graduated in 1888
Graduated From U.S. Army War College in 1910
MILITARY PROMOTION
1890- 2nd Lt. (At Sea)
1898 Captain During Spanish American War
1903 - Major - Panama Uprising
1912 - Lt. Colonel - Cuba Uprising
1917 - Brigadier General Marine Barracks Quantico, Virginia
1918 Major General - Commander 2nd Division U.S. Army
1920 - Major General Commandant Marine Corps
1929 - Major General, Retired
1929 - Superintendent of Virginia Military Institute
1937 - Retired from Virginia Military Institute
1942 - Lieutenant General - Franklin Roosevelt Appointment
First Marine to hold this rank
A life sized statue of General Lejeune with a description of all of his military accomplishments has been erected on the front lawn of Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse and the entrance to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military.
Location. 30° 41.567′ N, 91° 26.133′ W. Marker is in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General William H. Hogan (a few steps from this marker); Major General Damian K. Waddell (a few steps from this marker); Major General Stephen C. Dabadie (a few steps from this marker); Place de la Croix (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Joseph Levy Dabadie Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Major General Delesseps S. "Chep" Morrisson (within shouting distance of this marker); Julien Poydras (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Roads.
More about this marker. In the St. Mary's Kiwanis Park.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Gen. Lejeune. (Submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 21, 2023
2. Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
