John N. Rougas
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | G |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 5 |
| Plaque Number | 40 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct (9), China Service, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, National Defense w/Bronze Star, Korean Service w/4 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Service W/4 Bronze Stars, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, United Nations Service Republic of Vietnam Campaign
John was a machine gunner during WWII in the Pacific Theater, seeing combat in Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. He later served with the peace force in China. While leading his Marines in securing strategic locations in Korea, he received two Purple Hearts. John also commanded troops in Vietnam during fierce and heavy jungle fighting.
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