 On November 1, 1968, during Operation Toan Thang II, 1/5th Artillery was manning Fire Support Base Rita () near the Fishhook region of the Cambodian border when it came under heavy attack.Rogers rallied his men in the defense of the base and, despite being several times wounded, continued to lead the battalion until the attack was repulsed.For his actions during the battle, Rogers was nominated for the Medal of Honor.