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“Be kindly and just in your dealings with your men. Never play favorites. Make them feel that justice tempered with mercy may always be counted on. This does not mean a slackening of discipline. Obedience to orders and regulations must always be insisted upon, and good conduct on the part of the men exacted. Especially should this be done with reference to civilian inhabitants of foreign countries in which Marines are serving.”

Quote by John A. Lejeune

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John A. Lejeune

Limited information is available about John A. Lejeune, who was an individual of an unknown profession category in the 19th century. He was born on January 10, 1867, and passed away on November 20, 1942. more

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