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Alan
Martin
Strock
June 1, 1917

–

August 11, 1972

Born:

, 

Colorado

Home:

Oswego

, 

New York

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Alan Strock graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1940. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 24, 1943
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 72 (March 27, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Alan Martin Strock (ASN: 0-23099), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces while serving with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 January 1943. Captain Strock’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.