Ronald E. Rosser facts for kids
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Ronald E. Rosser
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| Birth name | Ronald Eugene Rosser |
| Born | October 24, 1929 Columbus, Ohio |
| Died | August 26, 2020 (aged 90) Bumpus Mills, Tennessee |
| Buried |
Iliff Cemetery, McLuney, Ohio
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1949 1951–1968 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Ronald Eugene Rosser (born October 24, 1929 – died August 26, 2020) was a brave soldier in the United States Army. He received the highest award for courage in the U.S. military, called the Medal of Honor, for his amazing actions during the Korean War.
Military Service
Ronald Rosser was born on October 24, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio. He was the oldest of seventeen children in his family. When he was 17 years old, in 1946, he joined the United States Army. This was shortly after World War II ended.
Later, one of his brothers was killed during the early part of the Korean War. Because of this, Ronald Rosser decided to join the Army again in 1951. He wanted to help his country. He was first sent to Japan. However, he asked to be sent into combat. Soon after, he went to Korea. He joined the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.
On January 12, 1952, Ronald Rosser was a corporal. He was working as a forward observer. This means he helped guide attacks by watching the enemy from the front lines. His unit was attacking a strong enemy position on a hill near Ponggilli. The soldiers faced heavy enemy fire.
Corporal Rosser bravely went forward three times by himself. He attacked the enemy positions alone. Each time, he went back to his own lines to get more ammunition. Then, he charged the hill again. Even though he was wounded, he helped carry injured soldiers to safety. This happened when his unit had to pull back. For these incredibly brave actions, Ronald Rosser was given the Medal of Honor.
Ronald Rosser came back to the United States in May 1952. President Harry S. Truman officially gave him the Medal of Honor on June 27, 1952.
Years later, on September 20, 1966, another one of Ronald Rosser's brothers, Gary Edward Rosser, was killed. This happened during the Vietnam War. Ronald Rosser asked to go fight in Vietnam. However, his request was turned down. He then retired from the Army soon after.
Awards and Honors
Ronald Rosser received several important awards for his service. The most important was the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military. He also received the Purple Heart. This medal is given to soldiers who are wounded in combat.
Other awards he earned include:
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Korean Service Medal (with two bronze stars)
- Order of Military Merit (Taegeuk Cordon Medal from South Korea)
- United Nations Korea Medal
- Korean War Service Medal
- Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Personal Life
After his military service, Ronald Rosser lived in West Palm Beach, Florida, for thirty years. During that time, he worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He also lived in Roseville, Ohio. He was the father of Pamela Lovell.
Ronald Rosser was part of the advisory board for the Motts Military Museum. This museum is located in Groveport, Ohio.
Ronald Rosser passed away on August 26, 2020. He died in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee.
See also
In Spanish: Ronald E. Rosser para niños
