Martin F. Rockmore[3] (September 5, 1917 – June 27, 1992) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general.
Martin F. Rockmore | |
|---|---|
 Rockmore in 1988 | |
| Born | September 5, 1917 |
| Died | June 27, 1992 (aged 74) |
| Service |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | ???–1964 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth[2] |
Life and career
editRockmore 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,[6] an organization that provides needs-based scholarships for children whose parent served in the Marine Corps or as a Navy Corpsman or Religious Program Specialist.
Rockmore died on June 27, 1992,[7] at the age of 74.
References
edit- ^ "Martin F. Rockmore". The Hall of Valor Project. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Gen. Rockmore honored for foundation". St. Louis Jewish Light. St. Louis, Missouri. June 22, 1988. p. 4. Retrieved May 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Philanthropy to Children 'The Marine Corps Way'". The New York Times. July 16, 1991. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Martin Rockmore, 74, Marine Corps General". The New York Times. July 1, 1992. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "County Men Help Marine Scholarships". The Reporter Dispatch. White Plains, New York. June 4, 1962. p. 31. Retrieved May 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Marine Corps Gazette: Volume 64, Marine Corps Association, 1980
- ^ "Martin F. Rockmore dies". St. Louis Jewish Light. St. Louis, Missouri. July 1, 1992. p. 15. Retrieved May 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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