World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph William Eckhart
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Raymond E. Garwood
Relationship
Nephew
ENLISTED IN THE U.S. NAVY IN JUNE OF 1941. SERVED ON SEVERAL SHIPS IN THE ATLANTIC THEATER AS A FLIGHT ENGINEER AND MECHANIC. AS A 1ST CLASS PETTY OFFICER, HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN SEPTEMBER OF 1945.