Sgt. Horace Alvin Decker was the son of Arthur Drysdale and Julia A. Decker. He was killed in France during World War I. His father and mother had a monument erected in honor of their son. The Decker Memorial was originally located along Route 219 in Deckertown, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., PA
US Census 1910 April 16
East Center St., Johnsonburg, Elk Co. PA
DECKER
Arthur age 35, b1875 PA, papermaker/paper mill
Julia age 35, b1875 PA
son H. Alvin age 12, b1898 PA
dau Lillian Alto age 10, b1900 PA
son Douglas age 6, b1904 PA
dau Naoma age 2, b1907 PA
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Page 1, Columns 3-6
Bronze Plaque At DECKER MEMORIAL Refurbished, Meeting Set For Jan. 28th
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Page 1, Columns 5-6
Recent Meeting On Decker Memorial Had Good Results
The meeting held Thursday, January 28th, at the Johnsonburg American Legion, for the purpose of deciding what to do with the Decker Memorial plaque held good results. After much discussion it was clear that the best place for the Memorial would be on the American Legion lawn. If the plaque was returned to its original location it could not be viewed without parking across the street and walking to it. With traffic this could cause a hazard and in the winter the snowplow would cover it with snow and slush. It would also not be lit at night, creating a possible vandalism problem. At the Legion it could be nicely landscaped, possibly lit at night and viewed by all who pass by. The plan is to have the plaque mounted on the front of a piece of granite, and have a picture of the original memorial as seen in the 1920s etched on the other side of the plaque. The new memorial will not look anything like the beautiful monument it once was, but after thirty years it will be a piece of Johnsonburg's history given back to the people of the community. It should make the downtown area look better too and that is another plus. If you would like to donate to this project please make your check payable to: Johnsonburg Veterans Memorial Fund, and send in care of: Rachel Kilhoffer, Johnsonburg Borough, 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Any funding left over from this endeavor will be used to maintain the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial and the Decker Memorial. Even though the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial was built to be maintenance free, it still needs fixing-up from time to time. If you would like your donation in honor of or in memory of someone, please note that with your donation,
PA State Archives
Mc-272 - Collection Histories
PA Military Museum Collections
Horace A. Decker Collection
Photographs, 1916 - (1 box) {#272.693} [Holdings]
Decker was a machinist by trade from Johnsonburg who enlisted in Company G, 16th Pennsylvania Infantry National Guard in June 1916. In July 1917 Decker was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served in the Mexican Border Campaign, In January 1917 Decker mustered out of the National Guard as a Corporal and mustered into federal service in July 1917. During World War I Decker served as a Sergeant in the 112th Infantry Machine Gun Company, 28th Division. Some of the engagements he participated in includes: The Second Battle Of Marne, Argonne Forest, The Fifth German Offensive and Fiames. Decker died on October 4, 1918 from wounds Received In Action.
Haulsee, W. M.
Soldiers Of The Great War, Vol. III, c1920
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
Rank: Sergeant
Name: Decker, Horace Alvin
Residence: JOHNSONBURG
Status: Died Of Wounds
Index Image: Page 159
Photo Image: Page 58
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
US Census 1910 April 16
East Center St., Johnsonburg, Elk Co. PA
DECKER
Arthur age 35, b1875 PA, papermaker/paper mill
Julia age 35, b1875 PA
son H. Alvin age 12, b1898 PA
dau Lillian Alto age 10, b1900 PA
son Douglas age 6, b1904 PA
dau Naoma age 2, b1907 PA
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Page 1, Columns 3-6
Bronze Plaque At DECKER MEMORIAL Refurbished, Meeting Set For Jan. 28th
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Page 1, Columns 5-6
Recent Meeting On Decker Memorial Had Good Results
The meeting held Thursday, January 28th, at the Johnsonburg American Legion, for the purpose of deciding what to do with the Decker Memorial plaque held good results. After much discussion it was clear that the best place for the Memorial would be on the American Legion lawn. If the plaque was returned to its original location it could not be viewed without parking across the street and walking to it. With traffic this could cause a hazard and in the winter the snowplow would cover it with snow and slush. It would also not be lit at night, creating a possible vandalism problem. At the Legion it could be nicely landscaped, possibly lit at night and viewed by all who pass by. The plan is to have the plaque mounted on the front of a piece of granite, and have a picture of the original memorial as seen in the 1920s etched on the other side of the plaque. The new memorial will not look anything like the beautiful monument it once was, but after thirty years it will be a piece of Johnsonburg's history given back to the people of the community. It should make the downtown area look better too and that is another plus. If you would like to donate to this project please make your check payable to: Johnsonburg Veterans Memorial Fund, and send in care of: Rachel Kilhoffer, Johnsonburg Borough, 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Any funding left over from this endeavor will be used to maintain the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial and the Decker Memorial. Even though the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial was built to be maintenance free, it still needs fixing-up from time to time. If you would like your donation in honor of or in memory of someone, please note that with your donation,
PA State Archives
Mc-272 - Collection Histories
PA Military Museum Collections
Horace A. Decker Collection
Photographs, 1916 - (1 box) {#272.693} [Holdings]
Decker was a machinist by trade from Johnsonburg who enlisted in Company G, 16th Pennsylvania Infantry National Guard in June 1916. In July 1917 Decker was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served in the Mexican Border Campaign, In January 1917 Decker mustered out of the National Guard as a Corporal and mustered into federal service in July 1917. During World War I Decker served as a Sergeant in the 112th Infantry Machine Gun Company, 28th Division. Some of the engagements he participated in includes: The Second Battle Of Marne, Argonne Forest, The Fifth German Offensive and Fiames. Decker died on October 4, 1918 from wounds Received In Action.
Haulsee, W. M.
Soldiers Of The Great War, Vol. III, c1920
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
Rank: Sergeant
Name: Decker, Horace Alvin
Residence: JOHNSONBURG
Status: Died Of Wounds
Index Image: Page 159
Photo Image: Page 58
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
Sgt. Horace Alvin Decker was the son of Arthur Drysdale and Julia A. Decker. He was killed in France during World War I. His father and mother had a monument erected in honor of their son. The Decker Memorial was originally located along Route 219 in Deckertown, Johnsonburg, Elk Co., PA
US Census 1910 April 16
East Center St., Johnsonburg, Elk Co. PA
DECKER
Arthur age 35, b1875 PA, papermaker/paper mill
Julia age 35, b1875 PA
son H. Alvin age 12, b1898 PA
dau Lillian Alto age 10, b1900 PA
son Douglas age 6, b1904 PA
dau Naoma age 2, b1907 PA
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Page 1, Columns 3-6
Bronze Plaque At DECKER MEMORIAL Refurbished, Meeting Set For Jan. 28th
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Page 1, Columns 5-6
Recent Meeting On Decker Memorial Had Good Results
The meeting held Thursday, January 28th, at the Johnsonburg American Legion, for the purpose of deciding what to do with the Decker Memorial plaque held good results. After much discussion it was clear that the best place for the Memorial would be on the American Legion lawn. If the plaque was returned to its original location it could not be viewed without parking across the street and walking to it. With traffic this could cause a hazard and in the winter the snowplow would cover it with snow and slush. It would also not be lit at night, creating a possible vandalism problem. At the Legion it could be nicely landscaped, possibly lit at night and viewed by all who pass by. The plan is to have the plaque mounted on the front of a piece of granite, and have a picture of the original memorial as seen in the 1920s etched on the other side of the plaque. The new memorial will not look anything like the beautiful monument it once was, but after thirty years it will be a piece of Johnsonburg's history given back to the people of the community. It should make the downtown area look better too and that is another plus. If you would like to donate to this project please make your check payable to: Johnsonburg Veterans Memorial Fund, and send in care of: Rachel Kilhoffer, Johnsonburg Borough, 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Any funding left over from this endeavor will be used to maintain the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial and the Decker Memorial. Even though the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial was built to be maintenance free, it still needs fixing-up from time to time. If you would like your donation in honor of or in memory of someone, please note that with your donation,
PA State Archives
Mc-272 - Collection Histories
PA Military Museum Collections
Horace A. Decker Collection
Photographs, 1916 - (1 box) {#272.693} [Holdings]
Decker was a machinist by trade from Johnsonburg who enlisted in Company G, 16th Pennsylvania Infantry National Guard in June 1916. In July 1917 Decker was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served in the Mexican Border Campaign, In January 1917 Decker mustered out of the National Guard as a Corporal and mustered into federal service in July 1917. During World War I Decker served as a Sergeant in the 112th Infantry Machine Gun Company, 28th Division. Some of the engagements he participated in includes: The Second Battle Of Marne, Argonne Forest, The Fifth German Offensive and Fiames. Decker died on October 4, 1918 from wounds Received In Action.
Haulsee, W. M.
Soldiers Of The Great War, Vol. III, c1920
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
Rank: Sergeant
Name: Decker, Horace Alvin
Residence: JOHNSONBURG
Status: Died Of Wounds
Index Image: Page 159
Photo Image: Page 58
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
US Census 1910 April 16
East Center St., Johnsonburg, Elk Co. PA
DECKER
Arthur age 35, b1875 PA, papermaker/paper mill
Julia age 35, b1875 PA
son H. Alvin age 12, b1898 PA
dau Lillian Alto age 10, b1900 PA
son Douglas age 6, b1904 PA
dau Naoma age 2, b1907 PA
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, Page 1, Columns 3-6
Bronze Plaque At DECKER MEMORIAL Refurbished, Meeting Set For Jan. 28th
The Johnsonburg Press
Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Page 1, Columns 5-6
Recent Meeting On Decker Memorial Had Good Results
The meeting held Thursday, January 28th, at the Johnsonburg American Legion, for the purpose of deciding what to do with the Decker Memorial plaque held good results. After much discussion it was clear that the best place for the Memorial would be on the American Legion lawn. If the plaque was returned to its original location it could not be viewed without parking across the street and walking to it. With traffic this could cause a hazard and in the winter the snowplow would cover it with snow and slush. It would also not be lit at night, creating a possible vandalism problem. At the Legion it could be nicely landscaped, possibly lit at night and viewed by all who pass by. The plan is to have the plaque mounted on the front of a piece of granite, and have a picture of the original memorial as seen in the 1920s etched on the other side of the plaque. The new memorial will not look anything like the beautiful monument it once was, but after thirty years it will be a piece of Johnsonburg's history given back to the people of the community. It should make the downtown area look better too and that is another plus. If you would like to donate to this project please make your check payable to: Johnsonburg Veterans Memorial Fund, and send in care of: Rachel Kilhoffer, Johnsonburg Borough, 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845. Any funding left over from this endeavor will be used to maintain the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial and the Decker Memorial. Even though the Johnsonburg Veteran's Memorial was built to be maintenance free, it still needs fixing-up from time to time. If you would like your donation in honor of or in memory of someone, please note that with your donation,
PA State Archives
Mc-272 - Collection Histories
PA Military Museum Collections
Horace A. Decker Collection
Photographs, 1916 - (1 box) {#272.693} [Holdings]
Decker was a machinist by trade from Johnsonburg who enlisted in Company G, 16th Pennsylvania Infantry National Guard in June 1916. In July 1917 Decker was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served in the Mexican Border Campaign, In January 1917 Decker mustered out of the National Guard as a Corporal and mustered into federal service in July 1917. During World War I Decker served as a Sergeant in the 112th Infantry Machine Gun Company, 28th Division. Some of the engagements he participated in includes: The Second Battle Of Marne, Argonne Forest, The Fifth German Offensive and Fiames. Decker died on October 4, 1918 from wounds Received In Action.
Haulsee, W. M.
Soldiers Of The Great War, Vol. III, c1920
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
Rank: Sergeant
Name: Decker, Horace Alvin
Residence: JOHNSONBURG
Status: Died Of Wounds
Index Image: Page 159
Photo Image: Page 58
Fallen Pennsylvanians Of World War I
Inscription
THE DECKER MEMORIAL
In Memory of
HORACE ALVIN DECKER
Sergeant
Machine Gun Co. 112 Inf.
Born January 11, 1898
Enlisted June 2, 1916, at Erie, Pa.
Served On Mexican Border
Fought In The World War Sectors
Champagne - Marne
Aisne - Marne
Oise - Aisne
Meuse - Argonne
Wounded At Le Cheve Tondu
October 3, 1918
Died October 4, 1918
In Field Hospital 109
Remains Returned Home And Buried October 18, 1921
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