Bob Rogers (SAAF officer)
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Robert Harry Doherty Rogers was a Chief of the South African Air Force. He joined the South African Air Force in 1940, and served in the Second World War and the Korean War. He subsequently rose throu
Lt.. General Bob Rogers
Miniatures of his medals on display at SAAF Museum, Ysterplaat
Spitfire Mk IX as flown by Lt. Col R.R. (Bob) Rogers while OC 40 Squadron SAAF. Rogers' aircraft carried the RR marking from 1943 – 1945, based on his initials.
Distinguished Service Order
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The Distinguished Service Order is a military award of the United Kingdom, as well as formerly throughout the Commonwealth, conferred for operational gallantry for highly successful command and leader
Bob Rogers (SAAF officer)
…109s. By December 1943, he had been promoted to lieutenant colonel and placed in command of No. 225 Squadron RAF. For his services he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar. Even his father, who was a captain in the army, had to salute him – much to the delight of both men. Towards…
Obverse and reverse (reign of George V)
Distinguished Service Order badge Tallinn Museum of Orders
Major Paul Garneau, of the Royal 22e Régiment, with the DSO insignia he received for "gallant and distinguished services in the combined attack on Dieppe" after his investiture at Buckingham Palace in October 1942