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William
Dole
Eckert
January 20, 1909

–

April 1, 1971

Born:

Freeport

, 

Illinois

Home:

, 

Indiana

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Eckert graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. He retired in 1961 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General. From 1965 to 1968, he worked as the Commissioner of Baseball.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Dole Eckert, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1941 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Eckert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 14 (February 21, 1949)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General William Dole Eckert (AFSN: AO-18147/560A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Eckert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Dole Eckert, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Eckert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Dole Eckert, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, NINTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Eckert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    452d Bombardment Group

    Division:

    8th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Dole Eckert, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Commanding Officer, 452d Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    July 14, 1956 – March 31, 1961
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. G-48 (May 16, 1961)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Lieutenant General William Dole Eckert (AFSN: AO-18147/560A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, from 14 July 1956 to 31 March 1961, culminating as Comptroller of the Air Force, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Eckert culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.