William Rogers
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 153 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to William Rogers, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 14 to 17 February 1943. First Lieutenant Rogers’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
