Theodore Roosevelt’s Son Earned A D-Day medal
In the early hours of Utah Beach, General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. led the first contingent of troops. The men were pushed off course by turbulent waters, and they ended up missing their destination by more than 2000 yards. When Roosevelt made the announcement, “We’re going to start the war right here,” the world took notice. In spite of the fact that he was walking with a cane, 56-year-old Roosevelt insisted on putting himself in the middle of all of the excitement. Under his leadership, the beach was captured in a short period of time. Roosevelt passed away a month later, but he was still honored with the Medal of Honor.
Theodore Roosevelt’s Son Earned A D-Day medal
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