Army Maj. William F. Hecker III
Death: Jan 05, 2006
of St. Louis Mo.; assigned to the 3rd Battalion 16th Field Artillery 2nd Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division Fort Hood Texas; killed Jan. 5 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during convoy operations in Najaf Iraq. Also killed were: Capt. Christopher P. Petty Sgt. 1st Class Stephen J. White Sgt. Johnny J. Peralez Jr. and Pvt. Robbie M. Mariano. Operation Iraqi Freedom