Martin F. Rockmore Explained

Martin F. Rockmore
Birth Date:5 September 1917
Serviceyears:???–1964
Rank:Brigadier general
Battles:World War II
Awards:Silver Star[1]
Spouse:Ruth[2]

Martin F. Rockmore[3] (September 5, 1917 – June 27, 1992) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general.

Life and career

Rockmore graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1938.[4]

Rockmore was a decorated Marine veteran of World War II.[5]

In 1962, Rockmore founded the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, an organization that provides scholarships for children whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat.

Rockmore died on June 27, 1992,[6] at the age of 74.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin F. Rockmore. The Hall of Valor Project. May 18, 2024.
  2. News: Gen. Rockmore honored for foundation. St. Louis Jewish Light. St. Louis, Missouri. June 22, 1988. May 18, 2024. 4. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Philanthropy to Children 'The Marine Corps Way'. The New York Times. July 16, 1991. May 18, 2024.
  4. Web site: Martin Rockmore, 74, Marine Corps General. The New York Times. July 1, 1992. May 18, 2024.
  5. News: County Men Help Marine Scholarships. The Reporter Dispatch. White Plains, New York. June 4, 1962. May 18, 2024. 31. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Martin F. Rockmore dies. St. Louis Jewish Light. St. Louis, Missouri. July 1, 1992. May 18, 2024. 15. Newspapers.com.