Albert H. Rock
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Albert H. Rock served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. He served in the European and Pacific Theaters during World War II and in Korea during the Korean War. He also was stationed in several states.
He served in the U.S. Army, from May 19, 1941, until January 1, 1946.
Mr. Rock was assigned to the 7th Chemical Depot Company, Edgewood, Maryland; the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Colorado; the Schenectady Depot, New York; Fort McClellan, Alabama; and the Memphis Depot, Mississippi.
His rank was Lieutenant Colonel. He was the Commanding Officer of the 7th Chemical Depot Company.
Mr. Rock was decorated with two Bronze Star Medals, an Army Commendation Medal, and nine other service medals.
He was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1918 to Albert H. and Margaret E. Rock.
Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall veteran history form; veteran’s account (below)
“The 7th Chemical arrived in England in December 1942 to establish and maintain the largest chemical warfare storage area in the European Theater. Mustard, lewisite, phosgene gasses were stored in one-ton containers, 500-lb. bombs and artillery shells, as well as white phosphorous, shells and grenades, flame thrower fuel, just to name a few. The company landed in France, July 1944, and participated in the five major campaigns ending in Germany. The company received the Unit Meritorious Service Plaque from the Theater Commander.
“I was CO of the 7th.”
