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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Major General Charles C. Rogers ~ April 27, 2009
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | StarCMC and Babs

Posted on 04/26/2009 5:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Major General Charles C. Rogers

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Charles Calvin Rogers (6 September 1929 21 September 1990) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Charles Rogers joined the U.S. Army from Institute, West Virginia and, by 1968, was serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in command of 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam. On 1 November 1968, 1st Battalion was manning a fire support base in the Fishhook region near the Cambodian border when it came under heavy attack. Rogers rallied his men in the defense of the base and, despite being several times wounded, continued to lead the battalion until the attack was repulsed. For his actions during the battle, Lieutenant Colonel Rogers was nominated for the Medal of Honor. His nomination was approved and, on 14 May 1970, Rogers and 11 other servicemen were presented with Medals of Honor by President Richard Nixon at a ceremony in the White House.

Rogers rose to the rank of Major General before leaving the Army. He later became a Baptist minister, serving U.S. troops stationed in Germany. He died in Germany at age 61 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia.

 

Lieutenant Colonel Rogers' official Medal of Honor citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Lt. Col. Rogers, Field Artillery, distinguished himself in action while serving as commanding officer, 1st Battalion, during the defense of a forward fire support base.

In the early morning hours, the fire support base was subjected to a concentrated bombardment of heavy mortar, rocket and rocket propelled grenade fire. Simultaneously the position was struck by a human wave ground assault, led by sappers who breached the defensive barriers with bangalore torpedoes and penetrated the defensive perimeter. 

Lt. Col. Rogers with complete disregard for his safety moved through the hail of fragments from bursting enemy rounds to the embattled area. He aggressively rallied the dazed artillery crewmen to man their howitzers and he directed their fire on the assaulting enemy. Although knocked to the ground and wounded by an exploding round, Lt. Col. Rogers sprang to his feet and led a small counterattack force against an enemy element that had penetrated the howitzer positions. Although painfully wounded a second time during the assault, Lt. Col. Rogers pressed the attack killing several of the enemy and driving the remainder from the positions. Refusing medical treatment, Lt. Col. Rogers reestablished and reinforced the defensive positions.

As a second human wave attack was launched against another sector of the perimeter, Lt. Col. Rogers directed artillery fire on the assaulting enemy and led a second counterattack against the charging forces. His valorous example rallied the beleaguered defenders to repulse and defeat the enemy onslaught. Lt. Col. Rogers moved from position to position through the heavy enemy fire, giving encouragement and direction to his men.

At dawn the determined enemy launched a third assault against the fire base in an attempt to overrun the position. Lt. Col. Rogers moved to the threatened area and directed lethal fire on the enemy forces. Seeing a howitzer inoperative due to casualties, Lt. Col. Rogers joined the surviving members of the crew to return the howitzer to action.

While directing the position defense, Lt. Col. Rogers was seriously wounded by fragments from a heavy mortar round which exploded on the parapet of the gun position. Although too severely wounded to physically lead the defenders, Lt. Col. Rogers continued to give encouragement and direction to his men in the defeating and repelling of the enemy attack.

Lt. Col. Rogers' dauntless courage and heroism inspired the defenders of the fire support base to the heights of valor to defeat a determined and numerically superior enemy force. His relentless spirit of aggressiveness in action are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Info found here.

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And thanks, Biglook, for the heads up on this hero!



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To: The Mayor

Well, I am glad you’re busy, but sorry you had to be out
so late on a Sunday night. Hope they paid you double time-and-a-half!

Nighty-night. Take care...talk again sometime!


121 posted on 04/26/2009 8:55:23 PM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I’m in need of a peach basket right now..


122 posted on 04/26/2009 8:55:52 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: The Mayor

Glad the work is pouring in.

Better to be needed than sitting idle.


123 posted on 04/26/2009 8:56:36 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Ma..
You’re the BEST!
*HUG*
Thank you!


124 posted on 04/26/2009 8:59:33 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Awwwww,
*HUG*
I bet you are!


125 posted on 04/26/2009 9:00:34 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: AZamericonnie

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.


126 posted on 04/26/2009 9:00:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: BIGLOOK

They wake up hungry.

It’s too soon to be this warm..

It leads to twisters.


127 posted on 04/26/2009 9:01:20 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Chair is getting mighty hard.


128 posted on 04/26/2009 9:02:13 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: TASMANIANRED

*ugh*
SUCH heartburn I have!
My ENEMIES should have such heartburn!


129 posted on 04/26/2009 9:05:55 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: TASMANIANRED

I’m gonna make you a special cushion to bring to work!
LOL


130 posted on 04/26/2009 9:08:28 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: TASMANIANRED

There ya are, Sissy!
131 posted on 04/26/2009 9:09:23 PM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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To: LUV W; TASMANIANRED

LOL
Perfect design for the cushion I want to make her..
Lessee..
“Put yer peaches here”
LOL


132 posted on 04/26/2009 9:11:21 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; TASMANIANRED

Oh, you need to do that one! LOL!

She would LOVE it!


133 posted on 04/26/2009 9:13:33 PM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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To: LUV W

Hee hee!
Mebbe we can work on it together while you are up here.
I have a little portable sewing machine!


134 posted on 04/26/2009 9:15:12 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Lordy! She would laugh her head off at the idea of me
sewing! LOL! It’s been years!


135 posted on 04/26/2009 9:16:57 PM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Pepcid and maalox for your hs snack?


136 posted on 04/26/2009 9:18:31 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Oh, Thank you, thank you.

I’ve thought about trying one of those memory foam pillows but they won’t fit in the chair.


137 posted on 04/26/2009 9:19:19 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: LUV W

My favorite one too. Thanks.


138 posted on 04/26/2009 9:19:42 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Well.....who did the snake try to eat?


139 posted on 04/26/2009 9:20:15 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress! It's the sensible solution to restore Command to the People.)
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To: TASMANIANRED

:D

It has a nice little design on it just for you!


140 posted on 04/26/2009 9:20:46 PM PDT by luvie (Zero is dumb as a rock (dangerously so))
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