Percy A. Decker

Percy A. Decker
Born	(1890-08-04)August 4, 1890 Dick City, New York
Died
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Lieutenant
Battles/wars	United States occupation of Veracruz World War I
Awards	Medal of Honor

Percy A. 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.

He died 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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.