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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George E. Eckel

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Leon, Kansas

Honored By

Trent Eckel

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

OFFICER ONBOARD LST 521. PERFORMED COUNTLESS TOURS OF ACTIVE DUTY, INCLUDING: 42 TRIPS ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL DURING THE D-DAY ASSAULT AIDING HIS LST AND CREW. CARGO CONSISTED OF TROOPS, TANKS, ARMS AND NITROGLYCERINE. RECEIVED MULTIPLE DECORATIONS FOR SERVICE. LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN OF LST 219.