He was approved to receive the Brevet Medal for gallantry in the Spanish -- American War , but died before it could be presented .
McLemore served in the Spanish -- American War and during World War I was the officer in Charge of Marine Corps recruiting .
McLemore was approved to receive the Brevet Medal for gallantry in the Spanish -- American War , but died before it could be presented .
McLemore served in the Spanish -- American War and during World War I was the officer in Charge of Marine Corps recruiting .