About William J. Ecker
Lived 1938 – 2011 (aged 72–73). William J. Ecker was a military officer.
William J. Ecker (November 1, 1938 – September 1, 2011) was a United States Coast Guard rear admiral.
Early life and education Ecker was a native of Brooklyn. He died on September 1, 2011, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Career Ecker graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1960. He served aboard , and . During the Vietnam War, he served aboard . His first flag assignment was as Commander, Second Coast Guard District in Saint Louis, Missouri. Ecker later served as Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District headquartered at Portsmouth, Virginia.
Awards Ecker received during his career include the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal.
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Who was William J. Ecker?
American coast guard admiral
When was William J. Ecker born?
William J. Ecker was born on 1 November 1938.
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William J. Ecker died in 2011 in Virginia Beach.
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William J. Ecker was a military officer.
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