Phillip Rogers was born on March 9, 1946. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Suffolk County included within the archival record. We have North Babylon listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on August 17, 1967. Rogers had the rank of Specialist Five. His military occupation or specialty was Medical Specialist. Service number assignment was 13842326. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, Medical D Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 25, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province.
DETAILS
Phillip "Doc" Rogers came from the town of Davy, West Virginia. He wanted to become a doctor, so he moved to New York to live with one of his sisters where he could work in a hospital and save money for college. He was drafted while he was living in Babylon, New York.
REMEMBERED
Phillip Rogers is buried or memorialized at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, West Virginia.
Phillip is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 55w, Line 37.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Combat Medical Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
Death Location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province
Contributor: James Charles Rogers III (46852234)
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on August 17, 1967. Rogers had the rank of Specialist Five. His military occupation or specialty was Medical Specialist. Service number assignment was 13842326. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, Medical D Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 25, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province.
DETAILS
Phillip "Doc" Rogers came from the town of Davy, West Virginia. He wanted to become a doctor, so he moved to New York to live with one of his sisters where he could work in a hospital and save money for college. He was drafted while he was living in Babylon, New York.
REMEMBERED
Phillip Rogers is buried or memorialized at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, West Virginia.
Phillip is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 55w, Line 37.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Combat Medical Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
Death Location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province
Contributor: James Charles Rogers III (46852234)
Phillip Rogers was born on March 9, 1946. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Suffolk County included within the archival record. We have North Babylon listed as the city.
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on August 17, 1967. Rogers had the rank of Specialist Five. His military occupation or specialty was Medical Specialist. Service number assignment was 13842326. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, Medical D Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 25, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province.
DETAILS
Phillip "Doc" Rogers came from the town of Davy, West Virginia. He wanted to become a doctor, so he moved to New York to live with one of his sisters where he could work in a hospital and save money for college. He was drafted while he was living in Babylon, New York.
REMEMBERED
Phillip Rogers is buried or memorialized at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, West Virginia.
Phillip is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 55w, Line 37.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Combat Medical Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
Death Location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province
Contributor: James Charles Rogers III (46852234)
SERVICE
He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. Served during the Vietnam War. He began his tour on August 17, 1967. Rogers had the rank of Specialist Five. His military occupation or specialty was Medical Specialist. Service number assignment was 13842326. Attached to 9th Infantry Division, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry, Medical D Company.
CASUALTY
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Specialist Five Rogers experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 25, 1968. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, small arms fire. Incident location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province.
DETAILS
Phillip "Doc" Rogers came from the town of Davy, West Virginia. He wanted to become a doctor, so he moved to New York to live with one of his sisters where he could work in a hospital and save money for college. He was drafted while he was living in Babylon, New York.
REMEMBERED
Phillip Rogers is buried or memorialized at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bluefield, West Virginia.
Phillip is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 55w, Line 37.
COMMENDATIONS
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Combat Medical Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
Death Location: 5 km NE of Tan An, South Vietnam, Long An province
Contributor: James Charles Rogers III (46852234)
Inscription
WEST VIRGINIA
SP5 CO D 2 BN
47 INF 9 INF DIV
VIETNAM
BSM & OLC PH
