Kermit Roosevelt - Son of Theodore Roosevelt

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Captain Kermit Roosevelt
October 10, 1889 - June 3, 1943

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Kermit Roosevelt shared his father's love of the outdoors and physical activity. He accompanied T.R. on his infamous exploration of the River of Doubt (aptly renamed Rio Roosevelt) in the heart of the Amazon, and during T.R.'s African Safari. Unfortunately, Kermit also shared his Uncle Elliot's love of women and alcohol, as well as debilitating bouts of depression. Nevertheless, Kermit was a successful businessman, organizing the Roosevelt Steamship Company and the United States Lines.

A courageous soldier, he served valiantly in both World Wars. During his service in Spain in 1914, he married Belle Wyatt Willard (pictured below). The marriage produced four children: Kim, Willard, Belle, and Dirck.

In an effort to curb his alcoholism and philandering, Belle sought the help of her Uncle, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. FDR had Kermit posted to Fort Richardson, Alaska, where he "participated" in bombing runs against Japanese positions in the Aleutians and also established a territorial militia of Eskimos and Aleuts. Despite all efforts, his recurring bouts of depression prompted him to commit suicide in 1943.
He is buried in Grave 72, Plot A, at Fort Richardson, under a white, generic military headstone.

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