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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
Quentin Roosevelt writes to his father about the need to be trained on the mechanics of firing machine guns, flying the old rickety air planes and parachuting.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-03-03
President Roosevelt was interested to read Edward J. Bourke’s letter, and hopes that Bourke is able to get the commendation or honorable mention for his service in the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt offers to write to New York Police Commissioner General Theo. A. Bingham, but will not do so unless he hears from Bourke.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-30
President Roosevelt alerts Secretary of War Taft to an issue brought up by the Medal of Honor Legion regarding the members of the 27th Maine Voluntary Infantry receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor. Roosevelt believes it absurd that the regiment had received the medal, and regarding the reissue of the medal to the regiment, Roosevelt wants to be consulted before any actions are taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-08
George W. Nellis asks if Theodore Roosevelt remembers William Pollock, who served as a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American War. While Pollock died in 1899, his family was informed that he was awarded, but never received, a gold medal for bravery, and have asked for assistance in obtaining the medal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-24
Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, President Roosevelt directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Gunner’s Mate First Class Charles S. Schepke for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident aboard the USS Missouri. Schepke was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 26, 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt is “divided between pride and anxiety” after hearing that Archibald Roosevelt was awarded the Croix de guerre and wounded by shrapnel. Roosevelt will not do anything with regard to the War Department until instructed by Archie. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt led a toast in Archie’s honor after the news of his injury. Afterwards, she led everyone in breaking their glasses, saying, “That glass shall never be drunk out of again.”
1918-03-13
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear that Quentin Roosevelt is learning how to shoot at the French school. He understands the aviation service’s frustration over the service stripe regulation. Roosevelt encourages Quentin Roosevelt to write to Flora Whitney and her family to ask if Flora could go overseas to marry him. He is confident that Flora wants to marry Quentin under any conditions. General Wood visited and had nice things to say about Quentin. Roosevelt closes by expressing his pride in Quentin.
1918-03-24
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear from Sarah Bancroft Leavitt. Archibald Roosevelt is recovering from his wounds and is only concerned about returning to the front. Archie was awarded the French Croix de guerre and Kermit Roosevelt received the British Military Cross. Kermit has also been transferred to the American military as a captain of artillery. Ted Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt are fighting in France. Richard Derby is serving with the 2nd Division in France.
1918-06-01
Herbert P. Lee of the 14th Cavalry is pleased to hear of Ted Roosevelt’s recovery. He is serving in New Mexico and his post was recently inspected by General MacArthur. Lee has met Rough Rider John McSparron and regrets not being able to serve with the Rough Riders. He asks if the 5th Army Corps will be awarded a medal and bars for the Santiago Campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16