Oscar C. Decker
Major General Army World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War
- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Major General
- Unit
- 20th Tank Battalion, 20th Armored Div.; 317th Tank Battalion; 82nd Reconnaisance Battalion of 2nd Armored Division; U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command
- Conflict / Era
- World War II; Korean War; Vietnam War
- Years of Service
- 02/23/1943 to 03/11/1946 – 07/05/1951 to 07/01/1983
- Date of Birth
- 10/10/1924
- Date of Death
- 09/20/2019
- Hometown
- Nebraska, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Presidential Unit Citation, Legion of Merit (3)
- Burial Location
- Arlington Natl. Cemetery
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section C
- Overseas Service
- Germany; Iran; Vietnam
- Guard Service
- 10/11/1949 – 07/05/1951
- Reserve Service
- 03/11/1946 – 10/11/1949
- Township (entering service)
- Nebraska
- Township (current / at death)
- Paris
- Church
- St. John's Lutheran, Marysville, OH
- School
- Battle Creek, Nebraska
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: Germany; Iran; Vietnam. Church: St. John's Lutheran, Marysville, OH. School: Battle Creek, Nebraska. obit Marysville JT 09/23/2019
Source: Veteran form submitted 01/07/2005 by veteran, Oscar C. Decker, Jr.; No DD-214 recorded as of 10/12/2007 in Union County Recorder's Office; | 65rh wedding announcement, MJT 11/2/2009