The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General William M. Rodgers (ASN: 0-30812), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from February 1962 to January 1963.
Sponsored by:
William
M.
Rodgers
1907-11-01
–
1998-12-01
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
February 1962 – January 1963
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 2 (January 14, 1963) -
Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Division:
1st Cavalry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 181 (1950)(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): William M. Rodgers, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea.