As a member of the 45th Infantry in Korea, he found his outpost coming under intense enemy mortar and artillery fire. This was followed by a large-scale attack upon his small position. Constantly exposed to withering fire, he moved among his men, directing their defense. When the enemy moved in on the outpost under a hail of grenades. Roger retrieved them as they fell, lobbing them back accurately and inflicting heavy casualties. This display continued for 30 minutes until a grenade detonated in his hand, severely wounding him. Refusing evacuation he called in artillerty and mortar fire on the enemy until the enemy withdrew with heavy losses.

Mr. Rhodes joined the L.O.V. in 1960 and resided in Indiana.