Charles F Rouse ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On December 3, 1944 Private Rouse was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 327951 |
| Service ID | 42026571 |
| Name | Charles F Rouse |
| From | Moravia, Cayuga County, New York |
| Casualty Date | December 3, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | Company D, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | DOW - Died of Wounds |
| Location | Gey, Germany |
| Burial | Plot A, Row 6, Grave 14, American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Charles F Rouse is buried or memorialized at Plot A, Row 6, Grave 14, American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pvt Charles F Rouse was born in 1924 in New York. He enlisted in the US Army at Syracuse, New York on November 6, 1943. He had attended high school for 4 years and worked in the business of building aircraft before he enlisted.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Charles F Rouse was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Rouse had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 42026571. Attached to Company D, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division.
According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Cayuga county has been included within the archival record. We have Moravia listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Rouse experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 3, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DOW - Died of Wounds. Incident location: Gey, Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 2,672 Korean War
• 4,124 Vietnam War
• 397 Prisoners of war
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• 330 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 2,672 Korean War
• 4,124 Vietnam War
• 397 Prisoners of war
• 8,598 Missing in action
• 94 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 330 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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