World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roger Wingate
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Melrose, Massachusetts
Honored By
Joseph A. Michaud
AT THE START OF WWII, RECEIVED A DIRECT COMMISSION AS A FIRE CONTROL OFFICER. HIS UNIT DEVELOPED ADVANCED FIRE-FIGHTING TECHNIQUES AND HELPED TRAIN FIREFIGHTERS. RECEIVED SEVERAL DECORATIONS, INCLUDING A COMMENDATION MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE. DISCHARGED IN 1947 AND REMAINED A RESERVE OFFICER.