James Rogers Military person

James Rogers VC (4 July 1873 – 28 October 1961) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Rogers received his award for his actions at Thaba 'Nchu in Orange Free State on 15 June 1901 while serving in the South African Constabulary during the Second Boer War.

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James Rogers
Birth dateJune 02, 1875
Birth place
Echuca , Australia
Date of deathOctober 28, 1961
Place of death
New South Wales , Sydney , Australia

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award
Mentioned in dispatches
Victoria Cross
military operations
Second Boer War
World War I
Gallipoli Campaign
military branch
Australian Army
South African Police
Victorian Mounted Rifles
service start1898
service end1898

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