Established in 1980 by Mrs. W. T. Eckberg in memory of her late husband who died in September 1976. Entering the Naval Academy from New York, he was graduated with the Class of 1924. After service in Wyoming, he opted for the Civil Engineer Corps. Duty at the Boston Naval Yard was followed by tours in Charleston and Key West, then a two-year stint in Guam. His assignment to the New York Naval Shipyard was interrupted by World War II, at which point he was made officer-in-charge of the training of the Seabees at Gulfport, followed by duty in Pearl Harbor. He was recalled to Guam where he was in charge of construction of the advanced base after the recapture of the island. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for this service. Duty in various posts followed and he was retired from active duty in 1956.
Endowed Scholarships allow our investors to build a lasting legacy, impacting Seabee children and grandchildren for generations to come. Endowed Scholarships often honor or memorialize family members, Seabee leaders, NAVFAC units, organizations or corporations. Perpetual Named scholarships can be funded at three levels, $60,000, $120,000 and $150,000 and are named by the donor.
Contact Dan Miller at danmiller@seabee.org to start a endowed scholarship.