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For his actions, Roosevelt was nominated for the Medal of Honor, which was later disapproved.

As historian John Gable wrote, " In later years Roosevelt would describe the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898, as ' the great day of my life ' and ' my crowded hour .'....

( but ) Malaria and other diseases now killed more troops than had died in battle.

In August, Roosevelt and other officers demanded that the soldiers be returned home.