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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Armor)

    Batallion:

    603d Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    6th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    November 19, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-European Theater, General Orders No. 286 (October 11, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Armor) Kent Carvel Rogers, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 603d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces at Nigros-Tenquin, France, on 19 November 1944. First Lieutenant Rogers’ extraordinary heroism, 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.