George Decker

1902–1980 (age 78)

Military Officer

Biography

George Decker (1902-1980) served with distinction in the United States Army over many decades, rising to the highest ranks as a leader who combined battlefield experience with a keen sense of institutional reform.

He guided the Army through a time of change, championed better training and logistics, and remained a respected mentor whose legacy continues to shape the force; he rests at Arlington National Cemetery.

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