City of Columbus

Retired Army Sergeant First Class (E-7), Ronald E. Rosser distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty.

His courageous and selfless devotion won him the Medal of Honor in the vicinity of Ponggilli, Korea, on January 12, 1952. At the same time, he was a Corporal in the United States Army, Heavy Mortar Company, 38^th Infantry Regiment, 2^nd Infantry Division.

Born in Columbus on October 24, 1929, Rosser moved to the Crooksville-Roseville area in his early childhood.

He enlisted in the Army in 1946 and retired from the United States Army in 1969.