Frederick C. Bock

Frederick Carl Bock Jr (January 18, 1918 August 25, 2000) was an American bomber pilot during World War II who took part in the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.

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Frederick C. Bock
Birth nameFrederick Carl Bock Jr.
Born(1918-01-18)January 18, 1918
Greenville, Michigan
DiedAugust 25, 2000(2000-08-25) (aged 82)
Scottsdale, Arizona
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchArmy Air Force
RankMajor
Unit509th Composite Group
Battles/warsSecond World War
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal
Spouse(s)Helen Lossman Bock
Other workResearch Scientist

Bock attended the University of Chicago and went on to enroll in a graduate course in philosophy.

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