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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 USCGC Westwind, USCGC Winnebago and USCGC Resolute. During the Vietnam War, he served aboard USCGC Mellon. 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.

References

1. ^ "Rear Admiral William J. Ecker" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
2. "RADM William Ecker USCG (Ret.) Obituary". Holloman-Brown Funeral Home website. Retrieved 12 May 2014.

• 2011 deaths
• Military personnel from Brooklyn
• United States Coast Guard admirals
• Recipients of the Legion of Merit
• United States Coast Guard personnel of the Vietnam War
• United States Coast Guard Academy alumni
• 1938 births