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Name:                             Edward M. Decker

Rank:                              Radioman First Class

Branch of Service:           U. S. Navy

Unit:                               USCG Cutter Cobb and LST 327

Specialty:                        Radio Communications

Active Duty Dates:         January 3, 1942 to November 1945

Theater of Operations:     European and Mediterranean

Campaigns:                     5 major campaigns + Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Normandy

Medals & Awards:          Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct, European Theater ribbon with 9 stars, American Defense, American Victory and American Theater ribbons.