Bock, Frederick Carl, 1918-2000

Frederick C. Bock (January 18, 1918 – August 25, 2000) was a World War II pilot who took part in the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.

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

Upon the entry of the United States into the Second World War Bock enlisted in the Army Air Force, becoming a pilot.

Bock flew missions from India to China over the Himalayas, a route known as the hump. He also participated in air raids on Japan flown from China.

<p>Name: Frederick Carl Bock</p>
<p>Service Number: 16033472</p>
<p>Enlisted at Fort Custer, Michigan</p>
<p>Date of Birth: January 18, 1918 in Greenville, Michigan</p>

Frederick C. Bock (January 18, 1918 – August 25, 2000) was a World War II pilot who took part in the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.

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

Upon the entry of the United States into the Second World War Bock enlisted in the Army Air Force, becoming a pilot.

Bock flew missions from India to China over the Himalayas, a route known as the hump. He also participated in air raids on Japan flown from China.