Gordon Byrom Rogers
Born: August 22, 1901 at Manchester, Tennessee
Home Town: Manchester, Tennessee
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, I Corps, in action against enemy forces on 28 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign in New Guinea. Colonel Rogers' 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 and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 7 (January 15, 1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Gordon Byrom Rogers, Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the General Staff Corps,
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, I Corps, in action against enemy forces on 5 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Colonel Rogers' 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 and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 60 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Gordon Byrom Rogers, Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
