| Birth: | 1845 | | Death: | Nov. 1, 1905 | 
Korean Expedition Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Buffalo, New York, he served as a US Navy Quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Colorado. During an attack on Korean forts at positions called the Citadel, June 11, 1871, Quartermaster Rogers was part of the landing party. In the assault, the leading officer was wounded and even though himself wounded, Quartermaster Rogers fought courageously in hand-to-hand combat to protect the officer. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on February 8, 1872. He was also a veteran of the Civil War. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Samuel Rogers | | | Burial:
Forest Home Cemetery
Forest Park
Cook County
Illinois, USA
Plot: Sect. CL, plot 1700 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Sep 12, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7865088 |
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