Theodore Roosevelt
Former President Theodore Roosevelt was the Lieutenant-Colonel of the Rough Riders. This is the popular name of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry.
On June 30, 1898, Colonel Leonard Wood, the FIRST commander of the Rough Riders, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General, and transferred to become the commander of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade.. Likewise, Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was promoted to Colonel and given command of the Rough Riders.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt was the Lieutenant-Colonel of the Rough Riders. This is the popular name of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry.
Teddy Roosevelt
In the Spanish American War of 1898, Roosevelt started as a Lieutenant Colonel, Executive Officer of the "Rough Riders". He eventually became Colonel, Commanding the Regiment.
Rough Riders led by Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
Former President Theodore Roosevelt was the Lieutenant-Colonel of the Rough Riders. This is the popular name of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry.
Colonel Leonard Wood was Commander of the Rough Riders, and Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was Lieutenant Colonel (2nd in command) as Executive Officer.
The Rough Riders.
Colonel Leonard Wood, a Regular US Army Officer, commanded the "Rough Riders".
The official commander of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, or the Rough Riders, was Colonel Leonard Wood. Teddy Roosevelt was his second in command.