Wilson served as a Private First Class, Company K, 409th Infantry Regiment, 103th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided in Pierce County, Washington prior to the war.
Wilson was "Killed In Action" while attacking a German machine gun position in the assault upon Taintrux and the surrounding hill mass toward St. Die. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 39209620
Son of B. F. Rodgers who resided in Tacoma, Washington.
(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)
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Distinguished Service Cross
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Wilson F. Rodgers (ASN: 39209620), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 409th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 14 to 16 November 1944. Private First Class Rodgers' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 103rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (1945)
Action Date: November 14 - 16, 1944
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company K
Regiment: 409th Infantry Regiment
Division: 103rd Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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He resided in Pierce County, Washington prior to the war.
Wilson was "Killed In Action" while attacking a German machine gun position in the assault upon Taintrux and the surrounding hill mass toward St. Die. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 39209620
Son of B. F. Rodgers who resided in Tacoma, Washington.
(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)
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Distinguished Service Cross
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Wilson F. Rodgers (ASN: 39209620), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 409th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 14 to 16 November 1944. Private First Class Rodgers' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 103rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (1945)
Action Date: November 14 - 16, 1944
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company K
Regiment: 409th Infantry Regiment
Division: 103rd Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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Wilson served as a Private First Class, Company K, 409th Infantry Regiment, 103th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided in Pierce County, Washington prior to the war.
Wilson was "Killed In Action" while attacking a German machine gun position in the assault upon Taintrux and the surrounding hill mass toward St. Die. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 39209620
Son of B. F. Rodgers who resided in Tacoma, Washington.
(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)
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Distinguished Service Cross
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Wilson F. Rodgers (ASN: 39209620), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 409th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 14 to 16 November 1944. Private First Class Rodgers' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 103rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (1945)
Action Date: November 14 - 16, 1944
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company K
Regiment: 409th Infantry Regiment
Division: 103rd Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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He resided in Pierce County, Washington prior to the war.
Wilson was "Killed In Action" while attacking a German machine gun position in the assault upon Taintrux and the surrounding hill mass toward St. Die. He was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 39209620
Son of B. F. Rodgers who resided in Tacoma, Washington.
(Bio by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett)
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Distinguished Service Cross
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Wilson F. Rodgers (ASN: 39209620), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 409th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 14 to 16 November 1944. Private First Class Rodgers' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 103rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (1945)
Action Date: November 14 - 16, 1944
Service: Army
Rank: Private First Class
Company: Company K
Regiment: 409th Infantry Regiment
Division: 103rd Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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