Eric England

Description: One of the top USMC snipers in United States history and Union County's most recent Arlington National Cemetery.
Born: April 15, 1933
Died: April 7, 2018
Birthplace: Union County, GA
Resting Place: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Occupation: United States Marine Corps Sniper; Shooting Instructor
Spouse(s): Glenda Sue Berrong England
Children: N/A
Parents: Augustus Lucius England; Mary Elizabeth Nix England
Awards: 1953 National Rifle Shooting Champion; 1965 Leech Cup Winner; Long-Range Shooting Record held for 43 years; 1969 "Mr. Palma High Individual"; 2017 Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame Inductee.
Facts of Interest: 1. The book, "Phantom of Phu Bai", written by his cousin J.B. Turner, is based on his life story and time as a United States Marine Corp. 2. He held a national long-range shooting record for 43 years. 3. He lead a a 24-year career on the USMC rifle team, winning national and international competitions as participant and coach. 4. His favorite shooting rifle, which he named "Ole Yeller", sits on display at the NRA Museum in Fairfax, VA. 5. He is the 3rd Union Countian to be interred at the prestigious Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
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