Archibald Roosevelt was the fourth child of President Theodore Roosevelt. He earned TWO Silver Stars in both World War I and World War II, and was wounded in both wars, becoming the only serviceman to retire on full disability from both wars.
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Archibald Roosevelt was the fourth child of President Theodore Roosevelt. He earned TWO Silver Stars in both World War I and World War II, and was wounded in both wars, becoming the only serviceman to retire on full disability from both wars.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt (ASN: 0-143128), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, at Biak Island, on 17 June 1944. While directing the advance of his battalion on enemy-held high ground the assault company was held up by heavy machine gun fire coming from this commanding position. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt abandoned the security of his shell hole and made his way over open terrain to a tank that was standing nearby. He pointed out the target to the tank commander which enabled him to lay 75-mm. cannon fire on the enemy positions and returned to cover. When the tank opened fire he fearlessly exposed himself again to direct adjustments of fire which eventually wiped out the enemy position, permitting his battalion to continue its advance. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt’s courage and aggressive action was the decisive factor in the successful completion of the battalion’s mission.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt (ASN: 0-143128), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 11 March 1918. Captain Roosevelt was an officer of great coolness whose conduct has been exemplary. He was severely wounded while at the head of his company in the trenches during a violent bombardment.
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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Roosevelt distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 26th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during World War I. (Second Citation)
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt (ASN: 0-143128), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during World War II.