Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient Bert Rockower
Bert Rockower, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Saturday, May 5th, 2018. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 23, 1924 to the late Samuel and Hattie Rockower. He graduated third in his class at Stuyvesant High School and went on to attend The University of Michigan. When the U.S. entered WWII he left college to enlist as an officer, but ended up in training with the infantry. Bert served in the 84th Infantry Division of Abe Lincolns Rail Splitter, the 334th regiment, Company...
