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
Born(1890-08-04)August 4, 1890
Dick City, New York
DiedAugust 18, 1936(1936-08-18) (aged 46)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsUnited States occupation of Veracruz
World War I
AwardsMedal 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.[1]

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.

See also

References

  • "'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.
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