Bob Rogers (SAAF officer)
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Robert Harry Doherty Rogers MMM DSO (7 November 1921 – 3 June 2000) was a Chief of the South African Air Force. He joined the South African Air Force (SAAF) in 1940, and served in the Second World War and the Korean War. He subsequently rose through the ranks to become Chief of the SAAF. After his military career he entered politics and served as a Member of Parliament.
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Born | (1921-11-07)7 November 1921 Warden, Orange Free State, South Africa |
Died | 3 June 2000(2000-06-03) (aged 78)[1] Cape Town, South Africa[2] |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Service/ | South African Air Force |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 106121/102299V[3] |
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Spouse(s) | Clare Bosch |
Other work | Member of Parliament[4] |
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