Bouck, Dr. Lyle J. Jr., D.C. Friday, December 2, 2016 Beloved husband of the late Lucy Bouck (nee Zinzer); dear father of Diane (Dennis Simcik), Denise, Douglas Sr. (Diana), Dwight (Patricia), and the late Daniel Bouck; dear grandpa of Jennifer, Joel, Meghann, Nicole, Cori, Doug Jr., Nicholas, Jessica, Rachel, Christopher, Daniel Jr., Anna, and Lexi; dear brother of Eugene (June), the late Robert, Bernice, and John (surviving Mary Lou) Bouck; dear great-grandpa of ten; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois, Tuesday December 6, 10:00 am. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Contributions to Concord Village Lion's Club appreciated. Visitation Monday, 3-9 pm with Lion's Rose service at 7pm.
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 4, 2016
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The Below Contributed By. : Michael Smith (49334487)
U.S. Army World War II veteran
He enlisted in National Guard 1937
Lt. Bouck commanded the I & R (intelligence and reconnaissance) Platoon of 394 Infantry Reg. 99th Div. at the battle of Lanzerath Ridge
During the Battle of the Bulge Lt. Bouck’s platoon was covering a gap between the 99th and 106th Divisions at Lanzerath Belgium. His platoon was dug in on the ridge overlooking the road.
On the morning of Dec 16, 1944 German artillery bombarded the ridge then German infantry attacked. Bouck’s platoon repulsed three attacks and held off the advance elements of the German 6th Panzer Army for 10 hours. Bouck was wounded and captured.
Bouck was finally liberated the last week of April 1945.
After the war Bouck left the army.
He married Lucille Zinzer on April 27, 1946.
He graduated from Missouri Chiropractic College in 1949.
He became a chiropractor until he retired in 1997.
Oct 26, 1981 Lt. Bouck and his men were finally recognized for their gallant stand at Lanzerath Ridge. Bouck was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Every member of his platoon was awarded the with the Presidential Unit Citation.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
GENERAL ORDERS
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (Oct 29, 1981)
Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Lyle Joseph Bouck, Jr. (ASN: 0-1291400), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving while serving as Platoon Leader, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 December 1944, in the vicinity of Lanzerath, Belgium. During the morning hours, Captain Bouck and his platoon were manning observation posts and in a defensive position on the right flank of the 99th Infantry Division when the position came under heavy attack by enemy forces. Knowing the importance of defending this position and delaying the enemy's advance, Captain Bouck rallied his men to repel the enemy at all costs. Repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, he moved from position to position encouraging his men to continue to fight. His efforts were directly responsible for his platoon inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, repelling them during three separate attacks, and delaying their advance for 18 hours. Finally, out of ammunition and hopelessly outnumbered and surrounded by the enemy, he was overwhelmed by the enemy forces and captured at gun point. Captain Bouck's extraordinarily heroic actions against insurmountable odds contributed materially to the allied success at the Battle of the Bulge. His personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 99th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
The plaque at Lanzerath Belgium reads
Uncommon valor was a common valor
In honor and memory of all soldiers who fought here
December 16th, 1944
I&R Platoon
394th Regiment
99th Infantry Division
Contributor: Michael Smith (49334487)
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 4, 2016
———————————
The Below Contributed By. : Michael Smith (49334487)
U.S. Army World War II veteran
He enlisted in National Guard 1937
Lt. Bouck commanded the I & R (intelligence and reconnaissance) Platoon of 394 Infantry Reg. 99th Div. at the battle of Lanzerath Ridge
During the Battle of the Bulge Lt. Bouck’s platoon was covering a gap between the 99th and 106th Divisions at Lanzerath Belgium. His platoon was dug in on the ridge overlooking the road.
On the morning of Dec 16, 1944 German artillery bombarded the ridge then German infantry attacked. Bouck’s platoon repulsed three attacks and held off the advance elements of the German 6th Panzer Army for 10 hours. Bouck was wounded and captured.
Bouck was finally liberated the last week of April 1945.
After the war Bouck left the army.
He married Lucille Zinzer on April 27, 1946.
He graduated from Missouri Chiropractic College in 1949.
He became a chiropractor until he retired in 1997.
Oct 26, 1981 Lt. Bouck and his men were finally recognized for their gallant stand at Lanzerath Ridge. Bouck was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Every member of his platoon was awarded the with the Presidential Unit Citation.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
GENERAL ORDERS
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (Oct 29, 1981)
Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Lyle Joseph Bouck, Jr. (ASN: 0-1291400), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving while serving as Platoon Leader, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 December 1944, in the vicinity of Lanzerath, Belgium. During the morning hours, Captain Bouck and his platoon were manning observation posts and in a defensive position on the right flank of the 99th Infantry Division when the position came under heavy attack by enemy forces. Knowing the importance of defending this position and delaying the enemy's advance, Captain Bouck rallied his men to repel the enemy at all costs. Repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, he moved from position to position encouraging his men to continue to fight. His efforts were directly responsible for his platoon inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, repelling them during three separate attacks, and delaying their advance for 18 hours. Finally, out of ammunition and hopelessly outnumbered and surrounded by the enemy, he was overwhelmed by the enemy forces and captured at gun point. Captain Bouck's extraordinarily heroic actions against insurmountable odds contributed materially to the allied success at the Battle of the Bulge. His personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 99th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
The plaque at Lanzerath Belgium reads
Uncommon valor was a common valor
In honor and memory of all soldiers who fought here
December 16th, 1944
I&R Platoon
394th Regiment
99th Infantry Division
Contributor: Michael Smith (49334487)
Bouck, Dr. Lyle J. Jr., D.C. Friday, December 2, 2016 Beloved husband of the late Lucy Bouck (nee Zinzer); dear father of Diane (Dennis Simcik), Denise, Douglas Sr. (Diana), Dwight (Patricia), and the late Daniel Bouck; dear grandpa of Jennifer, Joel, Meghann, Nicole, Cori, Doug Jr., Nicholas, Jessica, Rachel, Christopher, Daniel Jr., Anna, and Lexi; dear brother of Eugene (June), the late Robert, Bernice, and John (surviving Mary Lou) Bouck; dear great-grandpa of ten; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend. Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois, Tuesday December 6, 10:00 am. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Contributions to Concord Village Lion's Club appreciated. Visitation Monday, 3-9 pm with Lion's Rose service at 7pm.
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 4, 2016
———————————
The Below Contributed By. : Michael Smith (49334487)
U.S. Army World War II veteran
He enlisted in National Guard 1937
Lt. Bouck commanded the I & R (intelligence and reconnaissance) Platoon of 394 Infantry Reg. 99th Div. at the battle of Lanzerath Ridge
During the Battle of the Bulge Lt. Bouck’s platoon was covering a gap between the 99th and 106th Divisions at Lanzerath Belgium. His platoon was dug in on the ridge overlooking the road.
On the morning of Dec 16, 1944 German artillery bombarded the ridge then German infantry attacked. Bouck’s platoon repulsed three attacks and held off the advance elements of the German 6th Panzer Army for 10 hours. Bouck was wounded and captured.
Bouck was finally liberated the last week of April 1945.
After the war Bouck left the army.
He married Lucille Zinzer on April 27, 1946.
He graduated from Missouri Chiropractic College in 1949.
He became a chiropractor until he retired in 1997.
Oct 26, 1981 Lt. Bouck and his men were finally recognized for their gallant stand at Lanzerath Ridge. Bouck was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Every member of his platoon was awarded the with the Presidential Unit Citation.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
GENERAL ORDERS
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (Oct 29, 1981)
Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Lyle Joseph Bouck, Jr. (ASN: 0-1291400), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving while serving as Platoon Leader, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 December 1944, in the vicinity of Lanzerath, Belgium. During the morning hours, Captain Bouck and his platoon were manning observation posts and in a defensive position on the right flank of the 99th Infantry Division when the position came under heavy attack by enemy forces. Knowing the importance of defending this position and delaying the enemy's advance, Captain Bouck rallied his men to repel the enemy at all costs. Repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, he moved from position to position encouraging his men to continue to fight. His efforts were directly responsible for his platoon inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, repelling them during three separate attacks, and delaying their advance for 18 hours. Finally, out of ammunition and hopelessly outnumbered and surrounded by the enemy, he was overwhelmed by the enemy forces and captured at gun point. Captain Bouck's extraordinarily heroic actions against insurmountable odds contributed materially to the allied success at the Battle of the Bulge. His personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 99th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
The plaque at Lanzerath Belgium reads
Uncommon valor was a common valor
In honor and memory of all soldiers who fought here
December 16th, 1944
I&R Platoon
394th Regiment
99th Infantry Division
Contributor: Michael Smith (49334487)
Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 4, 2016
———————————
The Below Contributed By. : Michael Smith (49334487)
U.S. Army World War II veteran
He enlisted in National Guard 1937
Lt. Bouck commanded the I & R (intelligence and reconnaissance) Platoon of 394 Infantry Reg. 99th Div. at the battle of Lanzerath Ridge
During the Battle of the Bulge Lt. Bouck’s platoon was covering a gap between the 99th and 106th Divisions at Lanzerath Belgium. His platoon was dug in on the ridge overlooking the road.
On the morning of Dec 16, 1944 German artillery bombarded the ridge then German infantry attacked. Bouck’s platoon repulsed three attacks and held off the advance elements of the German 6th Panzer Army for 10 hours. Bouck was wounded and captured.
Bouck was finally liberated the last week of April 1945.
After the war Bouck left the army.
He married Lucille Zinzer on April 27, 1946.
He graduated from Missouri Chiropractic College in 1949.
He became a chiropractor until he retired in 1997.
Oct 26, 1981 Lt. Bouck and his men were finally recognized for their gallant stand at Lanzerath Ridge. Bouck was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross
Every member of his platoon was awarded the with the Presidential Unit Citation.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
GENERAL ORDERS
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (Oct 29, 1981)
Citation
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Lyle Joseph Bouck, Jr. (ASN: 0-1291400), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving while serving as Platoon Leader, Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon, Headquarters Company, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 December 1944, in the vicinity of Lanzerath, Belgium. During the morning hours, Captain Bouck and his platoon were manning observation posts and in a defensive position on the right flank of the 99th Infantry Division when the position came under heavy attack by enemy forces. Knowing the importance of defending this position and delaying the enemy's advance, Captain Bouck rallied his men to repel the enemy at all costs. Repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, he moved from position to position encouraging his men to continue to fight. His efforts were directly responsible for his platoon inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, repelling them during three separate attacks, and delaying their advance for 18 hours. Finally, out of ammunition and hopelessly outnumbered and surrounded by the enemy, he was overwhelmed by the enemy forces and captured at gun point. Captain Bouck's extraordinarily heroic actions against insurmountable odds contributed materially to the allied success at the Battle of the Bulge. His personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 99th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
The plaque at Lanzerath Belgium reads
Uncommon valor was a common valor
In honor and memory of all soldiers who fought here
December 16th, 1944
I&R Platoon
394th Regiment
99th Infantry Division
Contributor: Michael Smith (49334487)
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