11 June 1918: Sous-Lt André Lejeune, 236 RI (French Army)

André Lejeune was killed on this day in 1918.

In the months before the outbreak of the war André Lejeune was ordained as a priest but was granted permission to put his vows on hold ‘Before God and in the service of his country'.

Serving for nearly four years, Sous-Lt André Lejeune was killed in action at Chevincourt (Oise) on 11 June 1918.

Chevincourt

Chevincourt

Chevincourt

Discovery route around the Massif de Thiescourt

Sous-Lt André Lejeune, 236 RI (French Army)

11 June 1918

Research by David O'Mara

Further Information: Chevincourt, 1914/19 Discovery Route around the Massif de Thiescourt