Samuel F. Rogers

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Samuel F. Rogers
1845 – November 1, 1905
Samuel F. Rogers, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Buffalo, New York
Place of death	Cook County, Illinois
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Quartermaster
Unit	U.S.S. Colorado
Battles/wars	Korean Expedition
Awards	Medal of Honor

Samuel F. Rogers was a United States Navy Quartermaster awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean Expedition. He was awarded the medal for his rescue of the mortally wounded Lieutenant Hugh McKee.

He was buried at Forest Home Cemetery,^[1] in Forest Park, Chicago.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Quartermaster, U.S. Navy. Born: 1845, Buffalo, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the attack and capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting courageously at the side of Lt. McKee during this action, Rogers was wounded by the enemy.