William J. Ecker

For the U.S. Navy officer, see William Ecker.

William Joseph Ecker
Born	(1938-11-01)November 1, 1938
Died	September 1, 2011(2011-09-01) (aged 72) Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Coast Guard
Rank	Rear Admiral (Upper Half)
Battles / wars	Vietnam War

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.[1] He died on September 1, 2011, in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[2]

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.[1]

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.[1]

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.