Percy A. Decker
Percy Austin Decker (August 4, 1890 – August 18, 1936) was a Boatswain's Mate, Second Class in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Percy Austin Decker | |
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| Born | August 4, 1890 Dick City, New York |
| Died | August 18, 1936 (aged 46) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Decker was promoted to the rank of ensign on August 15, 1918 and to lieutenant on March 3, 1922.
He died while on active duty on August 18, 1936, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 7, lot 10302.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: August 4, 1890, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 10.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914; for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico.
References
- "Percy A. Decker". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ""PERCY DECKER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- "Arlington Cemetery Bio". Retrieved October 4, 2010.