Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private First Class

Unit:

Company C, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Citation:
Private First Class Thomas L. Rodgers, 20421704, Infantry, United States Army for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States. Having jumped into Normandy in the vicinity of Amfresville, France on 6 June 1944, Private First Class Ridgers, observing many of his comrades pinned down by enemy machine gun and small arms fire, moved without hesitation to destroy the enemy. Mounting a stone wall, in full view of the enemy, he neutralized the machine gun position and proceeded forward, driving back the enemy with effective fire from his Browning Automatic Rifle. During this action Private First Class Rodgers killed or wounded 25 of the enemy and made possible the organization and advance of our troops in the area. His personal courage, aggessive leadership and courageous inspiration contributed materially to the success of his comrades and typified the highest traditions of the service. Private First Class Rodgers was later killed in action against the enemy. Entered military service from Alabama.

Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company C, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company C, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army