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The muster-in roll appointing Theodore Roosevelt as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Cavalry, 1st Regiment, Volunteers, commanded by Col. Leonard Wood. The form is signed by Roosevelt.
1898-05-06
The bronze oak leaf cluster was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Allen “for gallantry in action.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1943-07-31
Citation awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Summerall for gallantry in action and especially meritorious services during World War I.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1920-01-01
Citation awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Summerall “for gallant and energetic direction of his regiment during the advance against Mouzon on the Meuse and the subsequent operations against Sedan.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1919-11-07
This citation was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Bullard “for conspicuous gallantry in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, May 27-31, 1918.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-06-22
The Oak Leaf Cluster was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt for “gallantry in action, and is entitled to wear a bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to the Silver Star previously awarded,” by Major General Allen.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1943-04-05
The Award of Legion of Merit was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt “for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services as assistant commander of the First Infantry Division from 17 November 1942 to 17 August 1943,” by Lietuenant General Devers.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944-01-23
The Oak Leaf Cluster was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt “for gallantry in action” by Major General Allen.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1943-07-31
A distinguished service medal was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt “for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services” in operations around Cantigny, France, by Major General Summerall.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1927-02-18
A distinguished service cross was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt “for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1920-02-12
A distinguished service medal was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt “for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services” in operations around Cantigny, France, by Major General Summerall.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1927-02-18
A Bronze Star Medal was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt for “heroism in ground combat” in North Africa.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944-02-04
This citation was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt for conspicuous gallantry in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, May 27-31, 1918, by Major General Bullard.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-06-22
This citation was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt “for gallant and distinguished conduct in action during the operations against Mouzon and Sedan,” by Major General Summerall.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1919-11-07
The Oak Leaf Cluster was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Allen for gallantry in action.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1943-07-31
The Oak Leaf Cluster was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Allen for personal courage during battle.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1943-04-05
The Legion of Merit was awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Lieutenant General Devers for his conduct in leading forces from 17 November 1942 to 17 August 1943.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944-01-23
An application for William O. Trenor for volunteer military service. The application requests personal information, skills, and references. Contains “Composition of Infantry Units” information.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-01
Announcement that Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism in action in North Africa in 1942.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944-02-04
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s certificate verifying he completed a month long course of military instruction at Plattsburgh, New York. It also certifies him as a first lieutenant.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1915-09-06