World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George 'Moon' Rocek
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
The Rocek Family
Relationship
Children, Grandchildren & Great Granchildren
SERVED ABOARD THE SUBMARINE SCULPIN, SISTER-SHIP TO THE SQUALUS (LATER RENAMED). SUNK OFF TRUK ISLAND AND SERVED AS A POW IN ASHIO, JAPAN FOR 2 YEARS. REMAINED IN THE NAVY UNTIL HIS DISCHARGE, TOTALING 22 YEARS IN SERVICE.