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Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt III
56 years old from Cove Neck, NY
September 13, 1887 - July 12, 1944
When people hear the name Theodore Roosevelt they think President of
the United States. What they probably don't think of is Theodore
Roosevelt III. The presidents son. A man who, at the age of 56, lead
forces in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and was awarded the Medal
Of Honor:
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.
You can read more about Brig. Gen. Roosevelt
here
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so
others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them
Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When
There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look
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