USS Lejeune, HMAS-01

Lineage

The USS Lejeune is named for Lieutenant General John Archer Lejeune, the 13th Commandant Marine Corps of the United States of America's during Earth's early twentieth century. Called "Greatest of all Leathernecks" and "The Marine's Marine", General Lejeune served for over 40 years from 1890 - 1929. General Lejeune's decorations include: Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Distinguished Service Medal (Army); Sampson Medal (USS Cincinnati); Spanish Campaign Medal; Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with three Bronze stars for Panama, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic; Mexican Service Medal: World War I Victory Medal with St. Mihiel Champagne, Meuse-Argonne, and Defensive Sector Clasp for World War I; Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal; French Legion of Honor (Commander); and French Croix de Guerre with Palm.

The following vessels have carried the name Lejeune:

USS Lejeune, AP-74 USN (12 May 1944 - 9 February 1948)
Vessel Class: Windhuk Class Passenger Liner - Converted to Troop Transport

Current: USS Lejeune, HMAS-01
Vessel Class: Lejeune Class Heavy Marine Assault Ship
Commanding Officer(s):
Commodore Kenneth Clarke (20804.09 - 20907.15)
Captain Colin Padric (20907.15 - Present)

Vessel Dedication Quote

"The commitment of our fathers is now the calling of our time." - President George W. Bush

Special Info

The USS Lejeune is the flagship of the Marine Assault Fleet and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Lejeune Class Heavy Marine Assault Ship Specifications

Crew Manifest

Command Staff
	Colin Padric	Commanding Officer
	TBA	First Officer
Tactical Department
	TBA	Chief Tactical Officer
Engineering Department
	TBA	Chief Engineer
Medical Department
	TBA	Chief Medical Officer
Marine Department
	Jarel Fetrix	Marine Commander
	Renek	1st Battalion Commander
	Jack Merricks	2nd Battalion Commander
Fighter Wing
	Owen Ross	CAG