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TIL about William C. Rogers III, the captain of USS Vincennes. Under his command, the US navy warship shot down Iran Air Flight 655 that is carrying 290 occupants. All onboard including 66 children perished. Later on Rogers was awarded the Legion of Merit for his service.

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