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Turner
Clifton
Rogers
1912

–

2007-02-15

Born:

Taylorsville

, 

North Carolina

Home:

Statesville

, 

North Carolina

Turner Rogers graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Turner Clifton Rogers, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, from 1950 to 1952. 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Turner Clifton Rogers, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, in Korea. 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:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Turner Clifton Rogers, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    18th Fighter Bomber Wing

    Action Date:

    August 2 – November 2, 1950
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 105 (March 12, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Turner Clifton Rogers, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, in Korea, from 2 August 1950 to 2 November 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rogers reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.