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Sons' Involvement in World War II. Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons inherited their father’s burning desire to serve in uniform when duty called. Given their father’s heroics during his own crowded hour, it would have been nearly impossible for TR’s sons not to test themselves in the crucible of battle. Quentin, the youngest son, was ...
3. Apr. 2017 · “I am now a member of the 95th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group,” Quentin Roosevelt proudly announced to his mother on June 25, 1918. “I’m on the front—cheers, oh cheers—and I’m very ...
Buried in the World War II cemetery at Normandy next to his brother, Theodore J. Roosevelt. Notes First Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt was the youngest son of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.
Quentin Roosevelt (November 19, 1897 – July 14, 1918) was the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt. Family and friends agreed that Quentin had many of his father's positive qualities and few of the negative ones. Inspired by his father and siblings, he joined the United States Army Air Service where he became a pursuit pilot during World War I. Extremely popular with his fellow ...
8. Juli 2018 · Quentin Roosevelt was, of course, Theodore Roosevelt’s youngest child. TR had argued mightily for American military preparedness in the lead-up to war in April 1917. Following our declaration of ...
Quentin Roosevelt was well liked by his fellow pilots and only 20 years old when killed. “As President Roosevelt’s son he had rather a difficult task to fit himself in with the democratic style of living which is necessary in the intimate life of an aviation camp,” recalled Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker in his memoirs.
14. Juli 2012 · Quentin Roosevelt’s body laid out beside his downed Nieuport 28 on July 14, 1918. Afterward, the Germans would send a note expressing their condolences. When investigating the crash site, they had found Quentin’s body. Papers in his pocket identified him as President Roosevelt’s son. The Germans noted that Quentin had been hit twice in ...
