James R. Roosevelt
Born: December 23, 1907 at New York, New York
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces, Central Pacific Area, General Orders Number 55 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Army Award) to James R. Roosevelt (0-5477), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for gallantry in action while serving as Intelligence and War Plans Officer, Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet, and attached to the 27th Infantry Division (U.S. Army), at Makin Atoll, during the period 20 to 23 November 1943. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt voluntarily sought out the scene of the heaviest fighting. Throughout the three-day period, he continually accompanied the landing elements of the assault, exposing himself to constant danger. His calmness under fire and presence among the foremost elements of the attacking force was a source of inspiration to all ranks.
