Soldiers with the 4th Infantry Division stand in formation as French, German and American dignitaries gather for the General Roosevelt Ceremony, June 4, 2025, at Saint-Mère-Église, Normandy, France. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s role in the successful landings at Utah Beach remains a defining moment in the 4th Infantry Division’s history, symbolizing courage, adaptability, and determination that shaped the outcome of World War II. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jonathan Reyes.)

The ceremony honored the legacy of Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., who was the assistant commanding general for the 4th Infantry Division during Operation Overlord. For his actions on D-Day, Brig. Gen. Roosevelt earned the Medal of Honor.

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The 4th Infantry Division Color Guard renders honors during the General Roosevelt Ceremony, June 4, 2025, at Saint-Mère-Église, Normandy, France. The legacy of Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. endures not only in history but in the ethos of the Ivy Division, whose Soldiers remember his courage and bravery each time they reflect on Utah Beach. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jonathan Reyes.)

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‍Eternal Heroes Memorial
Ravenoville, Normandy, France
06.05.2025

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Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division, 101st Airborne Division, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, and 1st Infantry Division pose for a photo with an American flag during the Eternal Heroes Memorial, June 5, 2025, in Ravenoville, Normandy, France. Each Soldier in the formation represented the number of paratroopers who fought to free the town from Axis occupation. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jonathan Reyes)

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