1943
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think this was taken before he shipped out as there aren't any medals on his uniform.
circa 1943
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1944
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John's brother Chesley during WWII
12 Oct 1945
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31 Oct 1945
Staff Sergeant John C. Rowlett, 34723666, Company "H", 324th Infantry. For meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 24 October 1944 to 8 May 1945 in France, Germany and Austria. As a heavy machine gun section leader during this period, Sergeant Rowlett demonstrated laudable courage, leadership and devotion to duty. His accurate fire direction and thorough reconnaissance for advantageous firing positions was instrumental in the effective fire support rendered by his section. Sergeant Rowlett's outstanding service merits praise.
1945
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WWII 324th Infantry
1945
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discovered in Grandmother's hope chest Bronze Star Medal, Star in blue- not sure, American Legion lapel pin, World War II (WW II) Honorable Discharge “Ruptured Duck” Lapel Pin, Red ribbon is Army Good Conduct Medal Ribbon, Blue ribbon is the American Campaign Medal - WW II Ribbon, Green ribbon with stars is a European Theater of Operations (EAME) ribbon and the blue stars are for campaigns.
By direction on the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations is awarded to Staff Sergeant John C. Rowlett, 34723666, Company H, 324th Infantry, from 24 October to 8 May 1945, in France, Germany, and Austria. Entered military service from Paris, Tennessee.
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the First Oak-Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations is awarded to Staff Sergeant John C. Rowlett, 34723666, Company H, 324th Infantry, from 24 October 1944 to 8 May 1945, in France, Germany and Austria. Entered military service from Paris, Tennessee.
1945
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Machine Gun Noncommissioned Officer: Served 10.5 months in the European Theater of Operation. Supervised and was responsible for 14 men. Was responsible for control and coordination of machine gun squads and tactical employment of weapons. Loaded, cleaned, and sighted machine guns. Repair and replace worn out parts by means of a combination tool. Estimated ranges and set sights. Fired weapon from fixed and mobile position at fixed and moving targets.