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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
An extract of a letter sent by Theodore Roosevelt Jr. to his wife regarding his being made officer of the Legion of Honor.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944-01-27
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
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
This document provides a list of names of soldiers who received the Medal of Honor, mostly between 1862 and 1888, as well as the actions for which they received it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-1909