Korean War
| Service # | AF2891704 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Airman First Class U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | March 18 1953 |
National Defense Service Medal
Airman Second Class Rogers was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Airman Second Class Rogers was an aero medical specialist on an all weather bomber, RB-36H, with the 718th Squadron, 28th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing based at Rapid City Air Force Base, South Dakota. On March 18, 1953, his aircraft was flying low on a simulated combat mission from Lajes, Azores to Rapid City when it struck a 896 foothill, killing all 23 on board.