Background
Rocque, Gene Robert La was born on June 29, 1918 in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward and Lucile (Eddy) La Rocque.
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Rocque, Gene Robert La was born on June 29, 1918 in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward and Lucile (Eddy) La Rocque.
Student, University of Illinois, 1936-1940; Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1958; honorary doctorate, Hanyang U., Seoul, Korea, 1975; honorary doctorate, Haverford College, 1987.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1941; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1965; commander Task Group in 6th Fleet Mediterranean Sea, United States Navy, 1965-1966; member of faculty Naval War College, United States Navy, 1951-1953; director Inter-American Defense College, United States Navy, Washington, 1969-1972; retired, United States Navy, 1972; president, Center Defense Information, Washington, since 1972.
Member Naval Institute Clubs: New York Yacht, Cosmos (Washington).
Married Sarah Madeline Fox, April 17, 1945 (deceased April 1978). Children: John C., James C., Annette D. Married Lillian Anna Kerekes Danchik, November 16, 1979 (deceased April 1994).
Stepchildren: Howard Alan Danchik, Roger Lewis Danchik.