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American military officer; recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1900–1966)
Kent Island, Queen Anne's County
Arlington National Cemetery
William O. Eareckson (* 30. May 1900 in Kent Island; † 25. October 1966 in Sarasota) was an american military officer; recipient of the Purple Heart medal. He was 66 years old. He studied at United States Military Academy. His awards include Purple Heart and Silver Star. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.