Percy A. Decker-Arlington, VA
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N 38° 52.668 W 077° 04.164
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Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Florida during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico on April 21, 1914. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 7, Site 10302.
Waymark Code: WMXX0J
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on August 4, 1890 in Manhattan, NY and died on August 18, 1935 at Cobb Island, Rock Point, MD. He attained the rank of Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DECKER, PERCY A.
• Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 101, 15 June 1914
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.
Armed Service: Navy
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