John RogersSenior Member |
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About Me
- About John Rogers
- Biography
- Born in Glyn-Neath S.Wales on Dec 8th 1931. Served almost seven years sailing on Tramps, Tankers and small Passengers Ships including the great White fleet of Banana boats. Started out as a deck hand then became a Fireman, then Greaser, a few of the ships I served on were the old Fort and Park coal burners. Thank goodness for the conversion to oil burners and Diesel Engines. I left the sea in 1954, joined the US Army to see the world and retired after serving 30 years. I now live in St.Louis Missouri.USA
- Location
- St.louis,Missouri USA.
- Interests
- Living Longer and Cruising.
- Occupation
- Retired Army Col.
- Country
- United States
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