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Albert
Sydney
McLemore
May 23, 1869

–

July 13, 1921

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Albert McLemore graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1891. In 1911, following service in the Spanish-American War and as Fleet Marine Officer, Pacific Fleet, he was assigned as Officer in Charge of Marine Corps Recruiting, an important position he held throughout World War I. Four months before he was to have received the Brevet Medal Albert McLemore died unexpectedly. Since Brevet Medals were not awarded posthumously, his medal was never presented nor was it forwarded to his next of kin.

Awards Received

  • Marine Corps Brevet Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    1st Marine (Huntington’s) Battalion

    Action Date:

    June 11, 1898
    Marine Corps Orders No. 26 (June 27, 1921)

    The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in transmitting to First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, the Brevet Medal which is awarded in accordance with Marine Corps Order No. 26 (1921), for distinguished conduct and public service in the presence of the enemy while serving with Company E, First Marine (Huntington’s) Battalion, at Guantanamo, Cuba, on 11 June 1898. On 18 March 1901, First Lieutenant McLemore is appointed Captain, by brevet, to take rank from 11 June 1898.