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Frank Bock graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    345th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    87th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 87th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 66 (1945)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Frank Leonard Bock, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Bock, 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.