Francis N. Rogowicz
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 292 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis N. Rogowicz, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 32d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 January 1945. Sergeant Rogowicz’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.