* Leonard Wood: Roosevelt's close friend and commanding officer of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry (the Rough Riders).
* John Henry "Cap" Bryce: Sergeant who famously led the charge up Kettle Hill, a key objective before San Juan Hill.
* William ("Buffalo Bill") Cody: Legendary frontiersman and showman, who, while older, served as a scout and recruiter for the Rough Riders.
* Frederick Funston: Lieutenant who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at San Juan Hill.
* Thomas "Tom" Fenton: Private who served as Roosevelt's personal bodyguard.
* Frank "Buck" Taylor: Former Texas Ranger and bronco buster who later became a Hollywood actor.
These are just a few examples of the many brave men who fought alongside Roosevelt at San Juan Hill. While we can't name them all, it's important to remember the courage and sacrifice of every Rough Rider who played a role in this pivotal battle of the Spanish-American War.