Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.-Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France
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World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action during the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944. He was killed in action. He is buried in the Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France in Section D, Row 28, Site 45.
Waymark Code: WMXC7X
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 12/25/2017
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He was born on September 13, 1887 in Cove Neck, NY and died on July 12, 1944 in Meautis, Basse-Normandie, France. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: *ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, JR.
• Rank and organization: brigadier general, U.S. Army
• Place and date: Normandy invasion, 6 June 1944
• Entered service at: Oyster Bay, N.Y.
• G.O. No.: 77, 28 September 1944
Citation: for gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944, in France. After 2 verbal requests to accompany the leading assault elements in the Normandy invasion had been denied, Brig. Gen. Roosevelt's written request for this mission was approved and he landed with the first wave of the forces assaulting the enemy-held beaches. He repeatedly led groups from the beach, over the seawall and established them inland. His valor, courage, and presence in the very front of the attack and his complete unconcern at being under heavy fire inspired the troops to heights of enthusiasm and self-sacrifice. Although the enemy had the beach under constant direct fire, Brig. Gen. Roosevelt moved from one locality to another, rallying men around him, directed and personally led them against the enemy. Under his seasoned, precise, calm, and unfaltering leadership, assault troops reduced beach strong points and rapidly moved inland with minimum casualties. He thus contributed substantially to the successful establishment of the beachhead in France.
Armed Service: Army
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