World War II Honoree

Carleton S. Mock

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Springview, Nebraska

Honored By

Mary Mock Schubert

Relationship

Sister

SERVED SEPTEMBER 1943 TO DECEMBER 1945. RECEIVED FIELD PROMOTION TO STAFF SERGEANT WHILE SERVING IN THE 143RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA. WOUNDED TWICE AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER. RECEIVED SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION ON 8/15/44 DURING THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE.