Emile Lejeune
Emile Lejeune | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1853 France |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Plymouth |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Emile Lejeune (born 1853, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
A native of France, Lejeune joined the U.S. Navy from New York.[1] By June 6, 1876, he was serving as a seaman on USS Plymouth commanded by Captain Edward Barrett. On that day, he and other crewmen took Plymouth's steam-powered launch to shore at Port Royal, South Carolina. While there, Lejeune rescued a civilian who had fallen off the Port Royal wharf. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, porposed by Edward Barrett three days later, on June 9.[2]
Lejeune's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Lejeune displayed gallant conduct in rescuing a citizen from drowning at Port Royal, S.C., 6 June 1876.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- ^ Robeson, George M.; Edward Barrett (June 9, 1876). "General Order, No. 212". General orders and circulars issued by the Navy Department (1863–1887). Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office: 148–9. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
External links
- "Emile Lejeune". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- Don Morfe (April 22, 2010). "Emile Lejeune". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
- "emile-lejeune-art-graphic". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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