I took This impressive image of a group that is displayed in the Rifles Museum in Salisbury. I thought that I would share it. CK.
Get his surname right please. It's ROGERS see this thread where we located the place of his VC action. Italy map wanted. (Sgt Rogers VC)
Here are his two medal references at the National Archives: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/s/res?_q=maurice+rogers&_p=1925&_d=WO&Refine+departments=Refine
Drew transcribed his MM recommendation & added it to that thread I linked to. http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/9425-italy-map-wanted-sgt-rogers-vc/?p=248846 Drew also posted the citation for his VC here. http://ww2talk.com/forums/topic/15521-all-the-victoria-crosses-of-world-war-two/?p=174943
Rogers, Sgt. Maurice A.W., VC MM Maurice Rogers (1919 - 1944) of Chadwin Road, Plaistow was a Sergeant in the 2nd. Battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and Military Medal. The citation in the London Gazette of 8th August, 1944, gives the following details; In Italy, a battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment was ordered to attack high ground held by the enemy. The carrier platoon of the leading company, dismounted was ordered to capture the final objective. They advanced under intense fire and sustained a number of casualties. The platoon, checked by the enemy's wire and the intensity of his machine-gun fire, took cover some 70 yards short of their objective. Sergeant Rogers continued to advance alone, and penetrated 30 yards inside the enemy's defences, drawing their fire and throwing them into confusion. Inspired by his example, the platoon began the assault. Sergeant Rogers was blown off his feet by a grenade, and wounded in the leg. Nothing daunted, he ran on towards an enemy machine-gun post, attempting to silence it. He was shot and killed at point blank range. This N.C.O.'s undaunted determination, fearless devotion to duty and superb courage carried his platoon on to their objective in a strongly defended position. The great gallantry and heroic self-sacrifice of Sergeant Rogers were in the highest tradition of the British Army. Rogers was buried in the Beach Head War Cemetery in Anzio. His VC is on display in the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment Museum, Salisbury. Photo Copyright: Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Regiment Museum http://www.newhamstory.com/node/1916 http://www.newhamstory.com/node/1916
Fantastic, thanks, Very Impressive!. I will dig out the other couple of VC Images from that small (but perfectly formed museum!) CK.
70 years ago today Sgt Rogers was killed in the action for which he was awarded the VC. http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/research/war-diaries/detail/18219 scan of postcard from regimental museum of a painting depicting the action.
good day cooler king.16th march 2014,01:48am.re:sgt maurice rogers,VC.MM.a hero indeed.may he rest in peace.regards bernsard85
The award of the VC is mentioned in the Bn war diary in August 1944. http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/research/war-diaries/detail/18238 http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/research/war-diaries/detail/18240 http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/research/war-diaries/detail/18379 http://www.thewardrobe.org.uk/research/war-diaries/detail/18588
Its so nice to see the amount of research you have done very impressive im very proud to say that Sgt Maurice Rogers was my great uncle
Hello, I'm not too sure about this one. My father on first joining up in August of 1938 went into the Wiltshire Regiment where he stayed until May of 1942. Among his few old photos of Wiltshire Regt. men is one that bears a slight resemblance to Sgt. Maurice Rogers as a teenager. Most photos of Rogers show him as a bright-eyed smiling young man unlike the small photo of the youth shown in the comparison. I tried to contact the great nephew, but there was no response. Although I'm not totally confident this is the same person, I thought it intriguing enough to submit for opinion. Regards ...
I'm visiting Sicily next week and want to visit Landolina Farm where he earned the MM prior to his VC. Does anyone have nay sketch maps etc showing dispositions?