Just Out of Army, Hunting Accident Leaves Mr. Rogers Lame for Life, 1919

From The Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., Feb. 27, 1919

Mr. G. Oroon Rogers Shot Through Foot

Monday afternoon Mr. G.O. Rogers, who had been out hunting with his brother, Mr. Mack Rogers, in stepping over a small bush, struck the muzzle of his gun with his right foot. The gun fired and the load went through the middle of his foot. He was carried at once to Rainey Hospital and the toes between the bid and little toe were taken out. He was resting as comfortably at last accounts as the circumstances would permit.

Mr. Rogers had just returned Sunday morning from Camp Hancock, Ga., having just received his discharge, and was stopping by to see his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Rogers, some two miles south of Graham. He had been in camp since the early part of last fall.

The accident will lame him for life and his many friends sincerely regret the distressing accident.