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Louis
John
Storck
KIA (WWII)
1897-07-01

–

1944-07-30

Born:

, 

New Jersey

Home:

Atlantic City

, 

New Jersey

Buried: 

Colleville-sur-Mer

, 

France

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Normandy

Louis Storck graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1923. He was killed in action while serving as a U.S. Army Colonel during World War II. His son by the same name graduated from the Academy in 1951 and was killed in action in the Korean War, also earning a posthumous Silver Star.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 22 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Colonel (Infantry) Louis John Storck (ASN: 0-15333), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Storck, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1944
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Louis John Storck (ASN: 0-15333), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Storck and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.