1919-1996
Brigadier General Frederick C. Roecker, Jr., a 1942 graduate of West Point, joined the 134th Inf Regt, 35th Inf Div, as a 2nd Lt in July, 1942. He later commanded both Co G and Cannon Co, and both the 1st and 2nd battalions, 134th Inf. He was severely wounded in the battle for Flavigny Bridge in 1944, remaining in command despite the wound. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action Aug 8-24, 1944 at Mortain and near Les Goths, France. He was also awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts. After WW II, he commanded three more Army battalions, served occupation duty in Japan, and served as the ADC of the 7th Inf Div. He retired from the U. S. Army in 1969, and died in 1996.