Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
US Army Medal of Honor recipient (1886–1944).
The record
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was an US Army Medal of Honor recipient. Born on 13 September 1887 in Oyster Bay, Jr. died on 12 July 1944 in Méautis at the age of 56.
Positions held include member of the New York State Assembly (1920–1921), Assistant Secretary of the Navy (1921–1924) and Governor of Puerto Rico (1929–1932). Jr. studied at Groton School and The Albany Academy. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 30 languages, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is No. 12,781 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 September 1887, Oyster Bay
- Died
- 12 July 1944, Méautis (aged 56)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, army officer, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Groton School, The Albany Academy
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 30
Did you know
Was 33 when first member of the New York State Assembly (1920).
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Roald Dahl and Thomas Müller.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Oyster Bay, with Henry Norris Russell.
Has a Wikipedia article in 30 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1920–1921Member of the New York State Assembly
- 1921–1924Assistant Secretary of the Navy
- 1929–1932Governor of Puerto Rico
- 1932–1933Governor-General of the Philippines
Connections
- FatherTheodore Roosevelt
- MotherEdith Roosevelt
- SpouseEleanor Butler Roosevelt
- SiblingKermit Roosevelt
- SiblingEthel Roosevelt Derby
- SiblingArchibald Roosevelt
- SiblingQuentin Roosevelt
- SiblingAlice Lee Roosevelt
- ChildQuentin Roosevelt II
- ChildTheodore Roosevelt III
- ChildCornelius V. S. Roosevelt
- ChildGrace Roosevelt McMillan
3 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Medal of Honor
- Purple Heart
- Silver Star
- Distinguished Service Cross
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