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Elmer
J.
Rogers
, Jr.
October 12, 1903

–

June 30, 2002

Born:

Taunton

, 

Massachusetts

Home:

Quincy

, 

Massachusetts

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Elmer Rogers transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1961 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    November 1944 – March 1945
    War Department General Orders No. 82 (September 27, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Air Corps) Elmer J. Rogers, Jr. (ASN: 0-16622/294A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period from November 1944 through March 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rogers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Elmer J. Rogers, Jr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commander of the 465th Bombardment Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force; and subsequently as Commander of the 97th Bombardment Group, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Far East Command

    Action Date:

    October 1, 1953 – June 19, 1956
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 16, 1956)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Army Award) to Lieutenant General Elmer J. Rogers, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in successive positions as Operations Officer, Far East Command, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Far East Command, and Chief of Staff, Far East Command, from 1 October 1953 to 19 June 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rogers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    465th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    15th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 15th Air Force, General Orders No. 149 (March 22, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Air Corps) Elmer J. Rogers, Jr. (ASN: 0-16622), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Command Pilot of a Bomber Airplane and as Commanding Officer of the 465th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, in 1943 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Rogers, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    December 12, 1959 – December 31, 1961
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-16 (1962)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General Elmer J. Rogers, Jr. (ASN: 0-16622), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from 12 December 1959 through 31 December 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Rogers culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.