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How do you pronounce Lejeune?

How do you pronounce Lejeune?

In 1941, Camp Lejeune was named in his honor. Former Marine George Barrows says he was told in 1945 the correct way to say the name. “When I went into the Marine Corps, my drill instructor emphasized to me that the way to pronounce the name of Lejeune is ‘luh-jern,'” he said.

What is Camp Lejeune named after?

Near the end of 1942, the base was named Marine Barracks Camp Lejeune in honor of the 13th Commandant and Commanding General of the 2nd Army Division in World War I, Major General John A. Lejeune. Camp Lejeune’s value to the Corps in World War II was evident through the contributions of Marines trained or based here.

Can you get on Camp Lejeune without a military ID?

Unescorted visitors must be sponsored or on official business. Visitors will have their identity validated and be issued an appropriate DBIDS credential at no cost. Visitors must obtain a DBIDS credential at the Camp Lejeune Visitor Center (Bldg. TT-13).

Where does the name Lejeune come from?

French: variant of Jeune (‘young’), with the definite article le. This name was also taken to Germany by Huguenot refugees. It is often translated as Young.

What county is Camp Lejeune?

Onslow County
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is located in Onslow County in southeastern North Carolina. Camp Lejeune and the City of Jacksonville are adjacent to the New River flowing to the Onslow Beach area. Camp Lejeune occupies about 153,439 acres with 14 miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

What does it mean to be at Camp Lejeune?

Camp Lejeune is a training base that promotes the combat readiness of the operating forces and missions of other tenant commands by providing training venues, facilities, services, and support in order to be responsive to the needs of Marines, sailors, and their families.

Who was John Lejeune’s daughter and grandson?

His daughter, Eugenia Lejeune, and his grandson, James Blair Glennon Jr., both served with the Corps during the war and after. His granddaughter, Jeanne Glennon Hull, served in the Navy’s WAVES and was married to Lt. Col. William Frederick Harris in 1946.

When did John A Lejeune become a lieutenant?

From 1 October 1891 to 28 July 1893, Lt Lejeune served on board the USS Bennington and was promoted to first lieutenant on 26 February 1892. On 28 August 1893, he reported for duty at the Norfolk Barracks, where he served until 31 July 1897.

When is the power outage at Camp Lejeune?

There will be a series of large power outages across Camp Lejeune scheduled for Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, April 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A day-long outage will also take place on Saturday, June 6 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. or the work is complete.