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Hugh S Eckenrode

World War II · US Army · Staff Sergeant

Rank: Staff Sergeant
United States of America

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Ssgt Hugh Sylvester EckenrodeSsgt Hugh Sylvester Eckenrode
Birth
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Archives Document
SSGT Hugh Sylvester Ecky EckenrodeSSGT Hugh Sylvester Ecky Eckenrode
Birth, Burial, Death
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Fgv Document
_Sgt__Hugh_Eckenrode__Sgt__Hugh_Eckenrode_
Battle, Burial, Death, Military Service, People
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Screenshot 2023-10-16 at 11-05-46 The News-Chronicle 02 Jul 1948 page 4Screenshot 2023-10-16 at 11-05-46 The News-Chronicle 02 Jul 1948 page 4
Burial
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Crew of the 379th Bombardment Group's 'Ye Old Pub'Crew of the 379th Bombardment Group's 'Ye Old Pub'
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Eckenrode, Hugh Sylvester - Page 1Eckenrode, Hugh Sylvester - Page 1
US, WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940
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Pennsylvania - Page 48Pennsylvania - Page 48
BattleUS, WWII Army and Army Air Force Casualty List, 1946
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U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945 - Page 3969U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945 - Page 3969
BattleUS, Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945
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Crew of B-17 'Ye Olde Pub,' 379th Bomb. Group, WWII..pngCrew of B-17 'Ye Olde Pub,' 379th Bomb. Group, WWII..png
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Tech. Sgt. John 'Ecky' Eckenrode, Tail Gunner.jpegTech. Sgt. John 'Ecky' Eckenrode, Tail Gunner.jpeg
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Eckenrode, Hugh SEckenrode, Hugh S
US, WWII Army and Army Air Force Casualty List, 1946
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Child RecordOct 23, 2013
Sgt. Hugh Eckenrode, tail gunner, Ye Olde Pub, K.I.A. Dec. 1943.jpgSgt. Hugh Eckenrode, tail gunner, Ye Olde Pub, K.I.A. Dec. 1943.jpg
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Obituary of Sgt. Hugh S. 'Ecky' Eckenrode, Dec. 1943.jpegObituary of Sgt. Hugh S. 'Ecky' Eckenrode, Dec. 1943.jpeg
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Hugh S EckenrodeHugh S Eckenrode
Birth, Custom, Enlistment, Military Service, Other, PeopleUS, WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
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Index RecordNov 27, 2008
Eckenrode, Hugh SEckenrode, Hugh S
Battle, DeathUS, WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954
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Index RecordJun 12, 2020
Eckenrode, Hugh SEckenrode, Hugh S
DeathUS, WWII Hospital Admission Card Files, 1942-1954
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Index RecordJun 12, 2020
The News-ChronicleThe News-Chronicle
Custom
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Newspapers Document
Eckenrode, Hugh Sylvester, SSgtEckenrode, Hugh Sylvester, SSgt
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MemorialFeb 10, 2015
Charles Lester BrownCharles Lester Brown
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MemorialJan 5, 2009

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Author Adam Makos' web page about his book, "A Higher Call.""A Higher Call" is a book about that fateful first and last mission for the B-17 bomber, 'Ye Olde Pub,' and its crew, on a bombing run to Bremen, German, on the 20th December, 1943.
379th Bomb Group Archives"The 379th Bomb Group WWII Association is organized to perpetuate the history of the 379th Bomb Group (H) (WWII), to remember and honor the memory of lost comrades, and to educate present and future generations..."
Wikipedia page of the 527th Bomb. Squadron."...The squadron was first activated during World War II. After training in the United States, it moved to England, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. The squadron twice was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for its combat actions. Following V-E Day, the squadron moved to Morocco, where it participated in the transportation of military personnel back to the United States until it was inactivated in June 1945..."
S/Sgt. Hugh S. Eckenrode American Air Museum in Britain profile.