Firefighter William Eckert

Photo of Firefighter William Eckert
Last Call: Sat, Dec 16th, 1939
Date of Incident: Sat, Dec 16th, 1939
Cause of Death: Struck By Vehicle (Accidental)
Service Time: 4 years
Age: 37

Survivors

His wife Mildred and children Merle and Mary Jean

Incident

As members of Engine Company 9 were cleaning up after a small fire at Brooklyn and Broadway Streets, a passing motorist struck Firefighter Eckert as he was rolling hose. Firefighter Eckert was transported to City Hospital where he died.

Agency

Saint Louis Fire Department Patch
1421 North Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63106
(314) 533-3406

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