Ford O. Rogers
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Ford Ovid Rogers (March 23, 1894 – September 12, 1972) was a highly decorated naval aviator, who served with the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of major general. He was decorated with the Navy Cross for his World War I service and received a Legion of Merit and a Distinguished Flying Cross for service in World War II.[1]
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Ford Ovid Rogers | |
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Nickname(s) | "Tex" |
Born | (1894-03-23)March 23, 1894 Waco, Texas, US |
Died | September 12, 1972(1972-09-12) (aged 78) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1946 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0–840 |
Commands held | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross[1] |
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