Dakota Datebook: World War I heroes

July 19, 2018 — North Dakota’s history is filled with stories of brave soldiers and warriors. Throughout the spring and early summer of 1918, state newspapers were reporting stories of yet another—Charlie Rogers.

Rogers was a Sioux Indian from the Standing Rock Reservation. He entered into duty and served first in the 1st N.D. Regiment, then in the 18th U.S. Infantry. It did not take long for this...