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Navy Federal Credit Union
Walter
William
Eckes
POW (RVN) Escapee
February 4, 1946

–

April 10, 2023

Cemetery:

Prescott National Cemetery

Walter Eckes was interned as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam after he was captured on May 10, 1966. On June 5, 1966, he and fellow prisoner James Dodson, wrested their guards’ weapons while they were being fed and escaped, evading the enemy for four days until they reached Allied forces.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lance Corporal

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    May 10, 1966 – June 17, 1966

    Lance Corporal Walter William Eckes (MCSN: 2075934), United States Marine Corps, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from May 1, 1966 until his successful escape from captivity on June 17, 1966.