Albert Jacob Decker was the son of George W. Decker and Katherine Wernert. He was killed in France while serving for his Country.
Military Service: World War I; Sergeant, U.S. Army; 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
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A Letter home from the War in France; dated Sept. 16, 1918.
Dear Mother:
As this is the first chance I have had to write for some time, I ought to have a lot to say, but I guess I am out of luck on that part of it, as no doubt you know more about the war than we do, and that is about all there is over here.
I guess the Sammies are doing their part now and I suppose the people at home are celebrating over the last great victory. I am sure you will hear people say that we are not capturing as many prisoners as we say we are, but we sure are, as we are in a very good position to know a few things about it.
The Germans are running the boys to death trying to catch them, but they are catching them just the same, and plenty of them, both young and old.
Things never looked as good as they do now and you people ought to be happy, because it is going to be over soon and we will come marching home. One German prisoner said that the war was over now but the Kaiser didn't know it yet, so you can see how the German soldiers feel about it.
We have been marching for the last two days (or rather nights) and sleeping in the woods in daytime. I am feeling fine and I also go to church as often as possible. We have services in the woods as often as we are in a place where we can, but they never pass the hat, and it is a good thing too, because paydays are few and far between and money is no good to a fellow over here.
All the Amherst boys that are in this regiment are looking and feeling fine.
"Article - Amherst Weekly News - Amherst, OH," 12/5/1918
"ALBERT DECKER KILLED IN BATTLE"
Mrs. Catherine Decker, received word from Washington that her son had been killed in action. Mr. Decker went to Camp Sherman, with the first contingent of selective service service men and was in the 329th Infantry and upon arrival was transferred to Company A. 38th Infantry and was promoted to Sergeant. Albert was 26 years old and was affiliated with the Masons, Eagles, Knights and Ladis ......... to Security and the Knights of Pythia lodges. Previous to his being selected for service he was a machinist and employed in New Jersey. Albert was very popular and it is with deep regret that we hear of his death. Mrs. Decker has the sympathy of the whole community.
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 2/6/1919
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE" "IN MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBER, ALBERT J. DECKER"
Whereas, The Angel of Death has visited our Fraternal Order and taken from us our beloved brother, Albert J. Decker, and
Whereas, We do mourn deeply the loss from our Cirle of this young man who gave his life to the service of his county be it
Resolved, That We, the members of Amherst Temple No. 363, Pythian Sisters, do hereby tender the mother, brother and sisters of our deceased brother our sincere sympathy in this our common loss and
Resolved, that in token of our sorrow and sympathy our charter be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days, and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy be published in the local papers.
Bertine E. Foster
Nina Leuzler
Minnie Sipple
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 9/1939
MONUMENT HONORS WORLD WAR HEROES
One group of men who played a part in the centennial celebration will not be back to partake in the festivities next week. They are the young fellows who left Amherst for the battlefields of France to fight for their country.
They were the ones who paid the supreme sacrifice, giving their lives for the sake of their country. They won't be back but many of their comrades who made the same trip will be here and they won't be forgotten.
Constantly reminding local people of the sacrifice these young men made is the monument erected in the town hall yard by the Fraternal order of Eagles. This monument, depicting a huge Eagle, the symbol of the United States as well as the order, was dedicated in June 1924.
On a bronze plaque are inscribed the nmes of: Elmer Anderson, Julius Blum, Albert Decker, Homer Dute, Albert Groher (?) , David Hill, Henry Holle, Elmer Johnson, Melvin Matson, Walter Pippert, Ralph Powers, Hugh Schubert, Frank Wesbecher, Albert Wilker, Herb Wyttenbach and Joseph Zonza.
The F. J. Heer Printing Co., Columbus, Ohio, Book - "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors & Marines WWI", (1926).
Official Roster
DECKER, ALBERT J. NA Elyria, O. Sept 20/17. Br Amherst, O. 25 5/12 yrs. Hq 329 Inf to
1935298, White July 21/18; Co A 38 Inf to death. Pvt Sept 20/17; Corp Nov 19/17; Sgt
605 Jackson St. Sept 1/18 St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. AEF June 11/18
to death. KIA Oct 6/18, Notified Miss Edith Decker, sister, 319 9th St.,
Elyria, O.
American Battle Monuments Commission, (www.abmc.gov), "Electronic," Albert J. Decker - Died 10/6/1918.
World War I Honor Roll
Albert J. Decker
Sergeant, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: October 6, 1918
Buried at: Plot F Row 39 Grave 33
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France
Awards:
Military Service: World War I; Sergeant, U.S. Army; 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
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A Letter home from the War in France; dated Sept. 16, 1918.
Dear Mother:
As this is the first chance I have had to write for some time, I ought to have a lot to say, but I guess I am out of luck on that part of it, as no doubt you know more about the war than we do, and that is about all there is over here.
I guess the Sammies are doing their part now and I suppose the people at home are celebrating over the last great victory. I am sure you will hear people say that we are not capturing as many prisoners as we say we are, but we sure are, as we are in a very good position to know a few things about it.
The Germans are running the boys to death trying to catch them, but they are catching them just the same, and plenty of them, both young and old.
Things never looked as good as they do now and you people ought to be happy, because it is going to be over soon and we will come marching home. One German prisoner said that the war was over now but the Kaiser didn't know it yet, so you can see how the German soldiers feel about it.
We have been marching for the last two days (or rather nights) and sleeping in the woods in daytime. I am feeling fine and I also go to church as often as possible. We have services in the woods as often as we are in a place where we can, but they never pass the hat, and it is a good thing too, because paydays are few and far between and money is no good to a fellow over here.
All the Amherst boys that are in this regiment are looking and feeling fine.
"Article - Amherst Weekly News - Amherst, OH," 12/5/1918
"ALBERT DECKER KILLED IN BATTLE"
Mrs. Catherine Decker, received word from Washington that her son had been killed in action. Mr. Decker went to Camp Sherman, with the first contingent of selective service service men and was in the 329th Infantry and upon arrival was transferred to Company A. 38th Infantry and was promoted to Sergeant. Albert was 26 years old and was affiliated with the Masons, Eagles, Knights and Ladis ......... to Security and the Knights of Pythia lodges. Previous to his being selected for service he was a machinist and employed in New Jersey. Albert was very popular and it is with deep regret that we hear of his death. Mrs. Decker has the sympathy of the whole community.
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 2/6/1919
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE" "IN MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBER, ALBERT J. DECKER"
Whereas, The Angel of Death has visited our Fraternal Order and taken from us our beloved brother, Albert J. Decker, and
Whereas, We do mourn deeply the loss from our Cirle of this young man who gave his life to the service of his county be it
Resolved, That We, the members of Amherst Temple No. 363, Pythian Sisters, do hereby tender the mother, brother and sisters of our deceased brother our sincere sympathy in this our common loss and
Resolved, that in token of our sorrow and sympathy our charter be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days, and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy be published in the local papers.
Bertine E. Foster
Nina Leuzler
Minnie Sipple
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 9/1939
MONUMENT HONORS WORLD WAR HEROES
One group of men who played a part in the centennial celebration will not be back to partake in the festivities next week. They are the young fellows who left Amherst for the battlefields of France to fight for their country.
They were the ones who paid the supreme sacrifice, giving their lives for the sake of their country. They won't be back but many of their comrades who made the same trip will be here and they won't be forgotten.
Constantly reminding local people of the sacrifice these young men made is the monument erected in the town hall yard by the Fraternal order of Eagles. This monument, depicting a huge Eagle, the symbol of the United States as well as the order, was dedicated in June 1924.
On a bronze plaque are inscribed the nmes of: Elmer Anderson, Julius Blum, Albert Decker, Homer Dute, Albert Groher (?) , David Hill, Henry Holle, Elmer Johnson, Melvin Matson, Walter Pippert, Ralph Powers, Hugh Schubert, Frank Wesbecher, Albert Wilker, Herb Wyttenbach and Joseph Zonza.
The F. J. Heer Printing Co., Columbus, Ohio, Book - "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors & Marines WWI", (1926).
Official Roster
DECKER, ALBERT J. NA Elyria, O. Sept 20/17. Br Amherst, O. 25 5/12 yrs. Hq 329 Inf to
1935298, White July 21/18; Co A 38 Inf to death. Pvt Sept 20/17; Corp Nov 19/17; Sgt
605 Jackson St. Sept 1/18 St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. AEF June 11/18
to death. KIA Oct 6/18, Notified Miss Edith Decker, sister, 319 9th St.,
Elyria, O.
American Battle Monuments Commission, (www.abmc.gov), "Electronic," Albert J. Decker - Died 10/6/1918.
World War I Honor Roll
Albert J. Decker
Sergeant, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: October 6, 1918
Buried at: Plot F Row 39 Grave 33
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France
Awards:
Albert Jacob Decker was the son of George W. Decker and Katherine Wernert. He was killed in France while serving for his Country.
Military Service: World War I; Sergeant, U.S. Army; 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
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A Letter home from the War in France; dated Sept. 16, 1918.
Dear Mother:
As this is the first chance I have had to write for some time, I ought to have a lot to say, but I guess I am out of luck on that part of it, as no doubt you know more about the war than we do, and that is about all there is over here.
I guess the Sammies are doing their part now and I suppose the people at home are celebrating over the last great victory. I am sure you will hear people say that we are not capturing as many prisoners as we say we are, but we sure are, as we are in a very good position to know a few things about it.
The Germans are running the boys to death trying to catch them, but they are catching them just the same, and plenty of them, both young and old.
Things never looked as good as they do now and you people ought to be happy, because it is going to be over soon and we will come marching home. One German prisoner said that the war was over now but the Kaiser didn't know it yet, so you can see how the German soldiers feel about it.
We have been marching for the last two days (or rather nights) and sleeping in the woods in daytime. I am feeling fine and I also go to church as often as possible. We have services in the woods as often as we are in a place where we can, but they never pass the hat, and it is a good thing too, because paydays are few and far between and money is no good to a fellow over here.
All the Amherst boys that are in this regiment are looking and feeling fine.
"Article - Amherst Weekly News - Amherst, OH," 12/5/1918
"ALBERT DECKER KILLED IN BATTLE"
Mrs. Catherine Decker, received word from Washington that her son had been killed in action. Mr. Decker went to Camp Sherman, with the first contingent of selective service service men and was in the 329th Infantry and upon arrival was transferred to Company A. 38th Infantry and was promoted to Sergeant. Albert was 26 years old and was affiliated with the Masons, Eagles, Knights and Ladis ......... to Security and the Knights of Pythia lodges. Previous to his being selected for service he was a machinist and employed in New Jersey. Albert was very popular and it is with deep regret that we hear of his death. Mrs. Decker has the sympathy of the whole community.
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 2/6/1919
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE" "IN MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBER, ALBERT J. DECKER"
Whereas, The Angel of Death has visited our Fraternal Order and taken from us our beloved brother, Albert J. Decker, and
Whereas, We do mourn deeply the loss from our Cirle of this young man who gave his life to the service of his county be it
Resolved, That We, the members of Amherst Temple No. 363, Pythian Sisters, do hereby tender the mother, brother and sisters of our deceased brother our sincere sympathy in this our common loss and
Resolved, that in token of our sorrow and sympathy our charter be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days, and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy be published in the local papers.
Bertine E. Foster
Nina Leuzler
Minnie Sipple
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 9/1939
MONUMENT HONORS WORLD WAR HEROES
One group of men who played a part in the centennial celebration will not be back to partake in the festivities next week. They are the young fellows who left Amherst for the battlefields of France to fight for their country.
They were the ones who paid the supreme sacrifice, giving their lives for the sake of their country. They won't be back but many of their comrades who made the same trip will be here and they won't be forgotten.
Constantly reminding local people of the sacrifice these young men made is the monument erected in the town hall yard by the Fraternal order of Eagles. This monument, depicting a huge Eagle, the symbol of the United States as well as the order, was dedicated in June 1924.
On a bronze plaque are inscribed the nmes of: Elmer Anderson, Julius Blum, Albert Decker, Homer Dute, Albert Groher (?) , David Hill, Henry Holle, Elmer Johnson, Melvin Matson, Walter Pippert, Ralph Powers, Hugh Schubert, Frank Wesbecher, Albert Wilker, Herb Wyttenbach and Joseph Zonza.
The F. J. Heer Printing Co., Columbus, Ohio, Book - "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors & Marines WWI", (1926).
Official Roster
DECKER, ALBERT J. NA Elyria, O. Sept 20/17. Br Amherst, O. 25 5/12 yrs. Hq 329 Inf to
1935298, White July 21/18; Co A 38 Inf to death. Pvt Sept 20/17; Corp Nov 19/17; Sgt
605 Jackson St. Sept 1/18 St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. AEF June 11/18
to death. KIA Oct 6/18, Notified Miss Edith Decker, sister, 319 9th St.,
Elyria, O.
American Battle Monuments Commission, (www.abmc.gov), "Electronic," Albert J. Decker - Died 10/6/1918.
World War I Honor Roll
Albert J. Decker
Sergeant, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: October 6, 1918
Buried at: Plot F Row 39 Grave 33
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France
Awards:
Military Service: World War I; Sergeant, U.S. Army; 38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
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A Letter home from the War in France; dated Sept. 16, 1918.
Dear Mother:
As this is the first chance I have had to write for some time, I ought to have a lot to say, but I guess I am out of luck on that part of it, as no doubt you know more about the war than we do, and that is about all there is over here.
I guess the Sammies are doing their part now and I suppose the people at home are celebrating over the last great victory. I am sure you will hear people say that we are not capturing as many prisoners as we say we are, but we sure are, as we are in a very good position to know a few things about it.
The Germans are running the boys to death trying to catch them, but they are catching them just the same, and plenty of them, both young and old.
Things never looked as good as they do now and you people ought to be happy, because it is going to be over soon and we will come marching home. One German prisoner said that the war was over now but the Kaiser didn't know it yet, so you can see how the German soldiers feel about it.
We have been marching for the last two days (or rather nights) and sleeping in the woods in daytime. I am feeling fine and I also go to church as often as possible. We have services in the woods as often as we are in a place where we can, but they never pass the hat, and it is a good thing too, because paydays are few and far between and money is no good to a fellow over here.
All the Amherst boys that are in this regiment are looking and feeling fine.
"Article - Amherst Weekly News - Amherst, OH," 12/5/1918
"ALBERT DECKER KILLED IN BATTLE"
Mrs. Catherine Decker, received word from Washington that her son had been killed in action. Mr. Decker went to Camp Sherman, with the first contingent of selective service service men and was in the 329th Infantry and upon arrival was transferred to Company A. 38th Infantry and was promoted to Sergeant. Albert was 26 years old and was affiliated with the Masons, Eagles, Knights and Ladis ......... to Security and the Knights of Pythia lodges. Previous to his being selected for service he was a machinist and employed in New Jersey. Albert was very popular and it is with deep regret that we hear of his death. Mrs. Decker has the sympathy of the whole community.
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 2/6/1919
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE" "IN MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBER, ALBERT J. DECKER"
Whereas, The Angel of Death has visited our Fraternal Order and taken from us our beloved brother, Albert J. Decker, and
Whereas, We do mourn deeply the loss from our Cirle of this young man who gave his life to the service of his county be it
Resolved, That We, the members of Amherst Temple No. 363, Pythian Sisters, do hereby tender the mother, brother and sisters of our deceased brother our sincere sympathy in this our common loss and
Resolved, that in token of our sorrow and sympathy our charter be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days, and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy be published in the local papers.
Bertine E. Foster
Nina Leuzler
Minnie Sipple
"Article - The Amherst News-Times - Amherst, OH," 9/1939
MONUMENT HONORS WORLD WAR HEROES
One group of men who played a part in the centennial celebration will not be back to partake in the festivities next week. They are the young fellows who left Amherst for the battlefields of France to fight for their country.
They were the ones who paid the supreme sacrifice, giving their lives for the sake of their country. They won't be back but many of their comrades who made the same trip will be here and they won't be forgotten.
Constantly reminding local people of the sacrifice these young men made is the monument erected in the town hall yard by the Fraternal order of Eagles. This monument, depicting a huge Eagle, the symbol of the United States as well as the order, was dedicated in June 1924.
On a bronze plaque are inscribed the nmes of: Elmer Anderson, Julius Blum, Albert Decker, Homer Dute, Albert Groher (?) , David Hill, Henry Holle, Elmer Johnson, Melvin Matson, Walter Pippert, Ralph Powers, Hugh Schubert, Frank Wesbecher, Albert Wilker, Herb Wyttenbach and Joseph Zonza.
The F. J. Heer Printing Co., Columbus, Ohio, Book - "Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors & Marines WWI", (1926).
Official Roster
DECKER, ALBERT J. NA Elyria, O. Sept 20/17. Br Amherst, O. 25 5/12 yrs. Hq 329 Inf to
1935298, White July 21/18; Co A 38 Inf to death. Pvt Sept 20/17; Corp Nov 19/17; Sgt
605 Jackson St. Sept 1/18 St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Defensive Sector. AEF June 11/18
to death. KIA Oct 6/18, Notified Miss Edith Decker, sister, 319 9th St.,
Elyria, O.
American Battle Monuments Commission, (www.abmc.gov), "Electronic," Albert J. Decker - Died 10/6/1918.
World War I Honor Roll
Albert J. Decker
Sergeant, U.S. Army
38th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: October 6, 1918
Buried at: Plot F Row 39 Grave 33
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France
Awards:
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SERGT. 38 INF. 3 DIV.
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