Thomas "Buck" Edward Rogers
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Senior Chief Petty Officer |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 52 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat action, Presidential Unit Citation, Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary w/3 Stars, Vietnam Service W/4 Stars, Sea Service Deployment w/1 Star, Arctic Service, Vietnam Campaign
His boiler expertise was well known throughout the Pacific Fleet. "Buck" served in various staff assignments and ten ships. He served on the following vessels.
USS Tingey DD-539
USS Hector AR-7
USS Vammen DE-644
USS Halsey DD-686
USS Chandler DD-717
USS Isbell DD-809
USS Ramsey DEG-21
USS Goldsborough DDG-20
USS Robison DDG-12
USS Cape Cod AD-43