The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Edward K. Rogers (ASN: 0-475766), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 17 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Edward Keil Rogers (ASN: 0-475766), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily during the period from July through October 1943. During a bitterly fought engagement with the enemy, Chaplain Rogers learned that extremely heavy enemy artillery fire had resulted in numerous casualties to our men. He immediately obtained a vehicle and proceeded through the enemy barrage to the aid of the wounded, remaining in this forward area after our forces had withdrawn until certain that everyone had been evacuated. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.