- SURNAME
Roosevelt
- FORENAME
James (Jimmy)
- UNIT
2 Raider Bn (HQ - 2-in Command)
- RANK
Major
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Navy Cross, Silver Star
- PLACE
Makin Atoll 1942
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 23.12.1907 New York,New York
son of Franklin Delano and Anna Eleanor (nee Roosevelt) Roosevelt
father President of U.S.A.
attended schools New York and St Albans School,Washington,D.C.
graduated from Groton School 1926
graduated from Harvard University 1930
insurance broker,Boston,Mass. 1930
president of Roosevelt and Sargent,Inc until January 1937
secretary to his father,U.S. President 1937-38
film executive,Hollywood 1938-40
U.S.M.C. November 1940 (Captain)
4 Marine Raider Bn 1942 (Major)
4 Marine Raider Bn 23.10.1942 - 28.4.1943 (Lt Colonel)
released from active duty August 1945
retired as Brigadier General,U.S.M.C.R.
executive vice president,Roosevelt and Sargent,Inc.,Los Angeles 1946
chairman of the board,Roosevelt and Haines,Inc.
unsuccesful Democratic candidate for Governor of California 1950
delegate to the Democratic National Conventions 1948,1952,1956 and 1960
elected as Democrat to Congress 1955-1965
unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for mayor of Los Angeles 1965
U.S. representative to United Nations Economic and Social Council 1965-66
public relations consultant and resident of Newport Beach,California
died 13.8.1991 Newport Beach
Pacific View Memorial Park,Corona del Mar,Orange County,California
CITATION:
Navy Cross : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Major James R. Roosevelt (MCSN: 0-5477), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service as Executive Officer, and second in command of the SECOND Marine Raider Battalion, during the Marine Raider Expedition against the Japanese-held island of Makin in the Gilbert Islands on 17 and 18 August 1942. Risking his own life over and beyond the ordinary call of duty, Major Roosevelt continually exposed himself to intense machine-gun and sniper fire to ensure effective control of operations from the command post. As a result of his successful maintenance of communications with his supporting vessels, two enemy surface ships, whose presence was reported, were destroyed by gun fire. Later during evacuation, he displayed exemplary courage in personally rescuing three men from drowning in the heavy surf. His gallant conduct and his inspiring devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Colonel James R. Roosevelt (MCSN: 0-5477), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action at Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands, 20 to 23 November 1943. Attached as an observer to the units of the 27th Infantry Division which effected the landing on Makin Atoll, Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt voluntarily sought out the scenes of the heaviest fighting. Throughout the three-day period, he continually accompanied the leading elements of the assault, exposing himself to constant danger. His calmness under fore and presence among the foremost elements of the attacking force was a source of inspiration to all ranks.
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Colonel James R. Roosevelt (MCSN: 0-5477), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action at Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands, 20 to 23 November 1943. Attached as an observer to the units of the 27th Infantry Division which effected the landing on Makin Atoll, Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt voluntarily sought out the scenes of the heaviest fighting. Throughout the three-day period, he continually accompanied the leading elements of the assault, exposing himself to constant danger. His calmness under fore and presence among the foremost elements of the attacking force was a source of inspiration to all ranks.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/8339https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Roosevelt
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8509/james-roosevelt
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