World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Howard J. Eckel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Janice Eckel Ray
Relationship
Daughter
HE ARRIVED DAY 4 AT OMAHA BEACH IN NORMANDY. HE WAS WOUNDED THREE TIMES DURING THE WAR. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART WITH THREE OAK CLUSTERS, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, BRONZE STAR AND OTHER MEDALS FOR SERVICE AND BRAVERY.