McLemore was born May 23 , 1869 , in Murfreesboro , Tennessee .
After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1891 McLemore accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps .
McLemore was born May 23 , 1869 , in Murfreesboro , Tennessee and after graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1891 he accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps .