Rogers (DD 876) - Naval Cruise Book

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im imma? .Q-14.1. zasipfs...-' gg:-'-'sf--'H -V ' THE SHIP HE PRIDE of Consolidated Steel Company, Orange, Texas, USS ROGERS CDDR 8763 was launched 20 November 1944.,The ship was named for the three sons of Mrs. Josie Rogers who were lost in action when an enemy torpedo' ripped away the bow of the heavy cruiser USS NEW ORLEANS during the battle of Tassa- fronga on 30 November 1942. S, A . , 1 . Commissioned 26 March 1945, ROGERS travelled Southward to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for her shakedown training cruise. Ready to join the worldwarll fighting force, she then headed for the Pacific. But termination of hostilities found the ROGERS in Pearl I-larbor.Cheated of combat action, the 876 completed the first of many patrols with the U. S. Seventh Fleet. - Peacetime years saw ROGERS in the original atomic bomb tests at Eniwetok Atoll in 1948. A year later, she assisted in the evacuation of American civilians to Japan from China. During the Korean Conflict ROGERS par- ticipated ln shore bombardment, blockade, and patrol missions. ' Converted from DDR to DD in 1963, compliments of the Charleston Naval Shipyard, USS ROGERS CDD 8762 became equipped with the latest anti-submarine weapons as well as an extensive new roster of communi- cations, sonar, and radar equipment. Since her conversion, ROGERS has made two de- ployments to WESTPAC in support of U.S. policy in Vietnam. She has served as a carrier escort, naval gun- fire support ship and a rescue vehicle for downed Ameri- can pilots. ROGERS is currently a unit of Destroyer Squadron Seventeen and is commanded by CDR C. D. Clark, USN. ff., s -- - -' 41,-r ,, Z., Y ,..--.s.,,.-....

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UNITED STATES SHIP ROGER 100876 crzulseeoouc Porzeworzo To the men of ROGERS: Our deployment to WESTPAC is completed, and we can look back with pride at the job that was done. The work came in long stretches and never seemed to let up just when we most needed a rest. But such was the nature and the importance of our task-- and you proved yourselves equal to it. Our ship was honored with a letter of commendation from Commander Task Group 70.8 for outstanding overall performance in WESTPAC, Each man aboard RGGERS can be assured that this citation was a direct tribute to his own contribution and dedication during deployment. It is hoped that this book will recall memories of our cruise, both the days Cand nightsb of hard work and the brief moments of relaxation. To those whom we left behind to share the burden of long separation--our wives, families, and friends--we dedicate this book with admiration and affection. COMMANDER USN H 5 -wg-11