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After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, John Rouse transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1942

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) John Albert Rouse, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber and as Commander of the 30th Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group, FIFTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    30th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    19th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Albert Rouse, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber and as Commander of the 30th Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1942. Major Rouse led a flight of eight B-17s on a daylight raid against Rabaul, New Britain, Despite heavy anti-aircraft fire and attack by thirty enemy fighters, the Flying Fortress formation successfully bombed the target. During the attack, enemy fire disabled one engine of Major Rouse’s bomber and wounded the navigator. Although the B-17 lost a second engine before it reached its home base, Major Rouse succeeded in flying it back without assistance from his wounded navigator and brought the damaged plane in for a safe landing. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Rouse, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    30th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    19th Bombardment Group (H)

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1942

    Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 4 (September 6, 1942)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Air Corps) John Albert Rouse, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber of the 30th Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (Heavy), FIFTH Air Force, in aerial operations against enemy convoys in the New Guinea area in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Rouse, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.