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Nov 19, 2019 · Was Mr. Rogers In The Military? According to urban legend, before Mr. Rogers was a TV host, he was as a sniper (or perhaps a Navy SEAL) during the Vietnam War, with a large number of confirmed kills. Also according to legend, he also has a tattoo for every confirmed kill — which is why he always wore long sleeves.
While there are rumors that Mr. Rogers, the host of internationally acclaimed TV show for children – Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, served as a Navy SEAL or a Marine Scout Sniper during the Vietnam era with a large number of confirmed kills, we have to state it is false.
May 21, 2024 · For starters, there is no evidence that Mr. Rogers ever had time to serve in the military, much less served as either a Navy SEAL or Marine Scout Sniper. He went directly to college after completing high school, and his entertainment career started shortly after graduating from Rollins College .
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May 16, 2022 · “While there are rumors that Mr. Rogers, the host of internationally acclaimed TV show for children – Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, served as a Navy SEAL or a Marine Scout Sniper...
Apr 15, 2024 · “While there are rumors that Mr. Rogers, the host of internationally acclaimed TV show for children—Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, served as a Navy SEAL or a Marine Scout Sniper during the Vietnam era with a large number of confirmed kills, we have to state it is false. Mr. Rogers never served in the military,” the Navy SEALs wrote.
Jun 28, 2007 · Fred Rogers served as a sniper or as a Navy SEAL during the Vietnam War, with a large number of confirmed kills to his credit.
He registered for the draft in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 1948 at age 20, where he was classified 1-A (available for military service); however, his status was changed to unqualified for military service following an Armed Forces physical on October 12, 1950.