Sydney Rogerson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 14-May-1915
Date of Death: 23-Sep-1993
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Sydney Rogerson
- Staff Sergeant Sydney George Rogerson, , (14 May 1915 – 23 September 1993), was a British Army soldier who was awarded the George Cross for the "most conspicuous gallantry" he showed on 2 January 1946 when a massive explosion wrecked 27 railway wagons and two lorries being loaded with munitions at Savernake Forest in Wiltshire.
- He showed "great courage and calmness" in taking control of the situation and rescued two severely injured men from beneath a burning lorry carrying a full load of shells.The Royal Army Ordnance Corps Museum at the Princess Royal Barracks in Deepcut purchased Rogerson's medal where it is now on display.
- It was the only such medal awarded to a non-commissioned officer in the Corps.
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