Bio: Rogalski, Richard – Tech Sgt. (Citation & Award – 1968)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Rogalski

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 08 Aug 1968

Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Commendation Medal to Richard R. Rogalski.

Technical Sergeant Richard F. Rogalski distinguished himself by meritorious services during the period 1 Mar 1968 through 4 Mar 1968 while assigned to Detachment 3, 119th USAF Field Activity Squadron. Through superior knowledge, awareness of the high priority mission, and a deep sense of responsibility, combined with outstanding leadership ability, he aided the detachment commander and the commander of the organization to which attached immeasurably in providing superior support to the assigned mission of this detachment. Because most of the equipment utilized was no usable in its originally Air Force procured configuration, Sgt. Rogalski monitored modifications and implemented necessary innovations that has been invaluable where safe and efficient operation of a new and experimental fuel was involved. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Rogalski reflects credit upon himself and the United State Air Force.

Son of Mrs. Evelyn Rogalski, Technical Sergeant Richard F. Rogalski has 17 years of service in and is now stationed in the Philippine Islands, waiting for his wife and family to join him.