Henry K. Fluck

Henry K. Fluck (2 September 1912 – 18 September 1989) was an American construction engineer and military officer from Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Army, Pennsylvania National Guard, and United States Army Reserve for over 40 years and attained the rank of major general. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he commanded the 28th Infantry Division and the 79th Army Reserve Command, and his awards and decorations included the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, and Legion of Merit.

A native of Ralphton, Pennsylvania, Fluck was raised and educated in Somerset and was a 1930 graduate of Somerset Area High School. He enlisted in the National Guard's 28th Infantry Division at age 15 in 1928, and continued to serve after high school while pursuing a civilian career as a construction engineer.

With the army expanding for World War II, Fluck received his commission as a second lieutenant February 1941. He served in the European theater as the commander of several companies in succession, followed by command of 1st Battalion, 289th Infantry Regiment. He was promoted through the ranks to lieutenant colonel, and his wartime decorations included the Silver Star.

After the war, Fluck commanded his original unit, the 110th Infantry Regiment with the rank of colonel. During the Korean War, the 28th Division was activated and assigned to service in West Germany; Fluck commanded the 110th Infantry and was later assigned to command the Nuremberg Military District.

In 1953, Fluck was assigned as assistant division commander of the 28th Infantry Division with the rank of brigadier general. In 1955, he was promoted to major general as commander of the division. He remained in command until 1967, when he was assigned to United States Army Reserve active duty as assistant deputy commander for mobilization at Headquarters, Continental Army Command. He was subsequently appointed to command the 79th Army Reserve Command, which he led until retiring from the military in 1972.