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Ralph Leroy “Moonie” Eckrote

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Ralph Leroy “Moonie” Eckrote Veteran

Birth
Dorrance, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
1 Sep 1997 (aged 70)
Slocum Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Dorrance, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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☆☆☆~ World War II Veteran ~☆☆☆

Moonie served as a Motor Machinist Mate third class in the Construction Battalion from August 7, 1945 to March 27, 1946. For his service, he received the American Theater Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Victory Medal.

He married Agnes Badman and they raised two children: Ralph and Cynthia. He was employed by Frank Martz Coach Company in Wilkes-Barre as a bus driver. Prior to that, he worked for Ward Andress Excavating Contractors in Dorrance Township, and for Andress Homes in Mountain Top. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
☆☆☆~ World War II Veteran ~☆☆☆

Moonie served as a Motor Machinist Mate third class in the Construction Battalion from August 7, 1945 to March 27, 1946. For his service, he received the American Theater Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Victory Medal.

He married Agnes Badman and they raised two children: Ralph and Cynthia. He was employed by Frank Martz Coach Company in Wilkes-Barre as a bus driver. Prior to that, he worked for Ward Andress Excavating Contractors in Dorrance Township, and for Andress Homes in Mountain Top. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.


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  • Created by: Star Kline
  • Added: Nov 12, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31348281/ralph_leroy-eckrote: accessed ), memorial page for Ralph Leroy “Moonie” Eckrote (28 Apr 1927–1 Sep 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 31348281, citing Emmanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Dorrance, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Star Kline (contributor 46964248).