George Patrick Rogers served as a 1st Lieutenant in B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army.
He was a son of George Pershing Rogers and Dorothy May Kackenmeister.
He was killed in action in Binh Duong, South Vietnam on May 7, 1967.
He was originally from Bettendorf, Iowa.
He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was interred in the Gettysburg National Cemetery on May 15, 1967.
GEORGE PATRICK ROGERS
1st Lieutenant - O-2 - U.S. Army - Reserve
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: March 5, 1943
From: Bettendorf, Iowa
Religion: Lutheran & Missouri Synod
Marital Status: Married
Length of Service: 4 Years
His Tour Began on February 16, 1967
Casualty was on May 7, 1967
In Binh Duong, South Vietnam
Hostile, Died of Wounds, Ground Casualty
Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Body Was Recovered
Vietnam Memorial: Panel 19E, Line 54
The following info was provided by James Charles Rogers III:
George P. Rogers was born on March 5, 1943. According to our records, Iowa was his home or enlistment state, and Scott County included within the archival record. We have Bettendorf listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on Feb. 16, 1967. Rogers had the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O5233358. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, B Troop.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lt. Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 7, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty. Incident Location: South Vietnam, Binh Duong Province.
REMEMBERED
George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19E, Line 54.
COMMENDATIONS
Purple Heart
Combat Infantryman Badge
Marksmanship Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Army Good Conduct Medal
NOTE: Many thanks to Find A Grave member David Olsen for the fine portrait photo of Lt. George P. Rogers.
He was a son of George Pershing Rogers and Dorothy May Kackenmeister.
He was killed in action in Binh Duong, South Vietnam on May 7, 1967.
He was originally from Bettendorf, Iowa.
He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was interred in the Gettysburg National Cemetery on May 15, 1967.
GEORGE PATRICK ROGERS
1st Lieutenant - O-2 - U.S. Army - Reserve
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: March 5, 1943
From: Bettendorf, Iowa
Religion: Lutheran & Missouri Synod
Marital Status: Married
Length of Service: 4 Years
His Tour Began on February 16, 1967
Casualty was on May 7, 1967
In Binh Duong, South Vietnam
Hostile, Died of Wounds, Ground Casualty
Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Body Was Recovered
Vietnam Memorial: Panel 19E, Line 54
The following info was provided by James Charles Rogers III:
George P. Rogers was born on March 5, 1943. According to our records, Iowa was his home or enlistment state, and Scott County included within the archival record. We have Bettendorf listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on Feb. 16, 1967. Rogers had the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O5233358. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, B Troop.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lt. Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 7, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty. Incident Location: South Vietnam, Binh Duong Province.
REMEMBERED
George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19E, Line 54.
COMMENDATIONS
Purple Heart
Combat Infantryman Badge
Marksmanship Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Army Good Conduct Medal
NOTE: Many thanks to Find A Grave member David Olsen for the fine portrait photo of Lt. George P. Rogers.
George Patrick Rogers served as a 1st Lieutenant in B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army.
He was a son of George Pershing Rogers and Dorothy May Kackenmeister.
He was killed in action in Binh Duong, South Vietnam on May 7, 1967.
He was originally from Bettendorf, Iowa.
He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was interred in the Gettysburg National Cemetery on May 15, 1967.
GEORGE PATRICK ROGERS
1st Lieutenant - O-2 - U.S. Army - Reserve
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: March 5, 1943
From: Bettendorf, Iowa
Religion: Lutheran & Missouri Synod
Marital Status: Married
Length of Service: 4 Years
His Tour Began on February 16, 1967
Casualty was on May 7, 1967
In Binh Duong, South Vietnam
Hostile, Died of Wounds, Ground Casualty
Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Body Was Recovered
Vietnam Memorial: Panel 19E, Line 54
The following info was provided by James Charles Rogers III:
George P. Rogers was born on March 5, 1943. According to our records, Iowa was his home or enlistment state, and Scott County included within the archival record. We have Bettendorf listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on Feb. 16, 1967. Rogers had the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O5233358. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, B Troop.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lt. Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 7, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty. Incident Location: South Vietnam, Binh Duong Province.
REMEMBERED
George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19E, Line 54.
COMMENDATIONS
Purple Heart
Combat Infantryman Badge
Marksmanship Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Army Good Conduct Medal
NOTE: Many thanks to Find A Grave member David Olsen for the fine portrait photo of Lt. George P. Rogers.
He was a son of George Pershing Rogers and Dorothy May Kackenmeister.
He was killed in action in Binh Duong, South Vietnam on May 7, 1967.
He was originally from Bettendorf, Iowa.
He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He was interred in the Gettysburg National Cemetery on May 15, 1967.
GEORGE PATRICK ROGERS
1st Lieutenant - O-2 - U.S. Army - Reserve
Age: 24
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: March 5, 1943
From: Bettendorf, Iowa
Religion: Lutheran & Missouri Synod
Marital Status: Married
Length of Service: 4 Years
His Tour Began on February 16, 1967
Casualty was on May 7, 1967
In Binh Duong, South Vietnam
Hostile, Died of Wounds, Ground Casualty
Multiple Fragmentation Wounds
Body Was Recovered
Vietnam Memorial: Panel 19E, Line 54
The following info was provided by James Charles Rogers III:
George P. Rogers was born on March 5, 1943. According to our records, Iowa was his home or enlistment state, and Scott County included within the archival record. We have Bettendorf listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Reserve Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on Feb. 16, 1967. Rogers had the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O5233358. Attached to 25th Infantry Division, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, B Troop.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army First Lt. Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on May 7, 1967. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Hostile, Died of Wounds, Multiple Fragmentation Wounds, Ground Casualty. Incident Location: South Vietnam, Binh Duong Province.
REMEMBERED
George is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19E, Line 54.
COMMENDATIONS
Purple Heart
Combat Infantryman Badge
Marksmanship Badge
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Army Good Conduct Medal
NOTE: Many thanks to Find A Grave member David Olsen for the fine portrait photo of Lt. George P. Rogers.
Inscription
GEORGE P
ROGERS
PENNSYLVANIA
1ST LT TRP B 4 CAV
25 INF DIV
VIETNAM
MARCH 5 1943
MAY 7 1967
PH
Gravesite Details
Recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (Merit) --- Section 3, Row 11, Position 30
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