World War II Honoree

William N. Eckerson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Honored By

William N. Eckerson

Relationship

Self

HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH FOX COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 26TH REGIMENT, 5TH MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA. HE WAS ALSO STATIONED IN JAPAN DURING THE OCCUPATION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.