When Roger W. Caffey was born on October 6, 1924, in Oklahoma, his father, William, was 51 and his mother, Effie, was 40. He married Joan Orcutt on September 25, 1943, in Seminole, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Technician Fifth Grade in the Medical Detachment, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

"Observing a seriously wounded German soldier, deserted by his own medical men, and obviously suffering from shock and pain, Corporal Caffey voluntarily exposed himself to heavy sniper fire, administered first aid and evacuated the enemy casualty. The exceptional courage with which Corporal Caffey performed his merciful deed reflects great honor upon the Army Medical Department." Wounded in action in the vicinity of Hachkerchen, Germany. Died on March 1, 1945, near Nrederaw, Germany. He is now buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma, USA.

Source of information: Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 24, 1946. No. 3, Oklahoma War Memorial---World War II, Part XII., www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com