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Theodore Roosevelt Jr..

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — Businessperson
Born Oyster Bay, United States
Died Normandy, France
Citizenship United States

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Awards

TL;DR

On June 6, 1944, at age 56, Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. became the oldest man to land on Utah Beach, leading troops under fire. For his courage, he received the Medal of Honor posthumously. He was the son of President Theodore Roosevelt and a veteran of both World Wars.

Identity & family.

KIN · 11

Names, aliases, and relatives of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — birth name, kin, and personal ties.

Native Name Theodore Roosevelt
PARENTS
Edith Roosevelt
SPOUSES
Eleanor Butler Alexander
CHILDREN
Quentin Roosevelt II Theodore Roosevelt III Cornelius V. S. Roosevelt Grace Roosevelt McMillan
SIBLINGS
Kermit Roosevelt Ethel Roosevelt Derby Archibald Roosevelt Quentin Roosevelt Alice Lee Roosevelt

At a glance.

STATS

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. by the numbers — life, work, and family.

56 Years lived
1 Book
5 Awards
1 Marriage
4 Children

Who was Theodore Roosevelt Jr.?

BIOGRAPHY

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.

Early life

As a boy in Oyster Bay, New York, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. learned public service from his father, President Theodore Roosevelt. He attended elite schools: Groton School, The Albany Academy, and Harvard College.

Career

Roosevelt Jr. served as a lieutenant colonel in World War I with the 1st Division. In World War II, he became deputy commander of the 4th Infantry Division. On June 6, 1944, he led the assault on Utah Beach, earning the Distinguished Service Cross and later the Medal of Honor.

Personal life

He married Eleanor Butler Alexander on June 29, 1910. The couple had four children: Quentin II, Theodore III, Cornelius V. S., and Grace. His siblings included Kermit Roosevelt, Ethel Derby, Archibald, Quentin, and Alice Lee Roosevelt.

Legacy

At 56, Roosevelt Jr. was the oldest soldier to land on Utah Beach on D-Day. That act earned him the Medal of Honor. His leadership under fire that day inspired the 4th Infantry Division. For his World War II service, he also received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. His legacy lives on through his family and his example of valor.

Awards & honors.

AWARDS · 5

Every award, honor, and recognition received by Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — Grammys, hall-of-fame inductions, civic honors, lifetime achievements.

  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Medal of Honor
  • Purple Heart
  • Silver Star
  • Distinguished Service Cross

Bibliography.

BOOKS · 1

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.'s bibliography — every authored, edited, and co-written book, ranked by edition count.

  1. Cover for Colonial Policies of the United States
    Amazon

    Colonial Policies of the United States

    by Roosevelt et al.

Did you know?

FACTS · 3

Little-known facts about Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.

  1. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was the son of President Theodore Roosevelt.

  2. As deputy commander of the 4th Infantry Division, he landed at Utah Beach on June 6, 1944.

  3. Roosevelt Jr. married Eleanor Butler Alexander on June 29, 1910, and they had four children: one daughter and three sons.

You wanted to know.

FAQ · 29

Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about Theodore Roosevelt Jr..

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