Quentin Roosevelt
Son of Theodore Roosevelt (1897–1918) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For this subject's nephew and namesake, see Quentin Roosevelt II.
Quentin Roosevelt I (November 19, 1897 – July 14, 1918) was the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt. Inspired by his father and siblings, he joined the United States Army Air Service where he became a pursuit pilot during World War I.[1] He was killed in aerial combat over France on Bastille Day (July 14), 1918. He is the only child of a U.S. president to have died in combat.[2]
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Quentin Roosevelt | |
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Born | (1897-11-19)November 19, 1897 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | July 14, 1918(1918-07-14) (aged 20) Chamery, near Coulonges-en-Tardenois, France |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1918 |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 95th Aero Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Croix De Guerre (with palm) Purple Heart Victory Medal |
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