Jimmie L. Rough
| Era | Cold War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | Captain |
| Military Decorations | Bronze Star Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 2 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 3 |
Capt. Jimmie Lynn Rough, USN Ret.
October 3, 1928 – March 5, 2021
• Jimmie Lynn Rough (92), of Coronado, passed away on March 5, 2021 at home with his family by his side.
• Jimmie was born on a peach farm in Mt. Vernon. IL, to the late Edward and Minnie Rough and was the youngest of seven children. Jimmie attended Mt. Vernon Township High School where his love for flying helped ignite his future career path in the US Navy. Jimmie received an appointment to the US Naval Academy and graduated with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering.
• Upon his graduation, Jimmie married his high school sweetheart Katherine Cook. Jimmie continued his advanced education eventually receiving Masters Degrees in Aeronautical Engineering and Nuclear Propulsion at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Ca.
• During the Vietnam War, he was stationed on the USS Enterprise and was the F4 Phantom Squadron Commanding Officer of the VF-92 “Fighting Silver Kings”. Jimmie’s awards included: the Distinguished Flying Cross with Star; Bronze Star; Air Medal and 5 Gold Stars; Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” 2nd Star; Occupation Service (European); China Service (Tachien Evacuation); National Defense; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and Navy Unit Commendation.
• After Vietnam, he worked for the Under Secretary of the Navy (John Warner) in the Pentagon. Jimmie eventually moved back to California and worked at the Naval Air Command, North Island Coronado where he retired from the Navy. During retirement, Jimmie was involved in commercial businesses and dabbled in real estate.
• Jimmie then spent the rest of his life with Jeanne Grote enjoying their passions for golfing, volunteering, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. He was a great patriot, father and friend to many and will be missed.
• He is survived by his three daughters: Jennifer, Alden, Kay as well as Jeanne, Lisa, Bret, Morgan, Anthony, Mark, and Kayla.
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Air Medal w/5 Gold Stars, Navy
Commendation w/Combat 'V' & Second Star, Occupation
Service (European), China Service (Tachien Evaluation),
National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign
w/1960 Device, Navy Unit Commendation
Plaque Wall Map
