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U.S. Navy

Percy A. Decker

ConflictVeracruz Expedition

RankLieutenant

Year of Action1914

Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)

BirthplaceNew York, New York

Citation

On board the USS 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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Veracruz Expedition Year of Action: 1914

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Alexander BradleyU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

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Joseph H. DavisU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

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