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Robert
H.
Decker
MIA (WWII) KIA

Home:

Rochester

, 

New York

Buried: 

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Manila

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Action Date:

    World War II
    American Battle Monuments Commission

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Robert H. Decker (NSN: 0-363688), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Batallion:

    Patrol Bombing Squadron 106 (VPB-106)

    Action Date:

    April 26 – June 1, 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 352 (July 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Ensign Robert H. Decker (NSN: 0-363688), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Co-Pilot in Patrol Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED SIX (VPB-106) over Borneo, Celebes, Malaya, and Indo China from 26 April 1945 to 1 June 1945.