WWII ex-POW receives Purple Heart at church service

Purple Heart Awarded To Veteran During Church Service In Lynchburg
It took seven decades but George Rogers has finally been recognized for his hard work and service
Bryce Williams
Reporter
June 17, 2012

LYNCHBURG
His sacrifice was great. Today, a World War II veteran was honored in a big way during a Sunday church service in Lynchburg.

While serving in the Phillipines, Rogers was taken prisoner by the Japanese. At one point, he was forced to walk 75 miles in 5 days during what's called the Bataan Death March.

He was deprived of water and food for prolonged periods. At one point, the 6’3” man weighed 85 pounds. He spent several years in a prison camp and, had to bury 1,600 of his fellow soldiers. For all that he went through, Pastor Jonathan Falwell presented Rogers with the Purple Heart and Prisoner of War medals. Today's presentation was symbolic since Rogers recently received the medals.
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