Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Willard J. "Billy Joe" Decker

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

1. Willard J. "Billy Joe" Decker Marker

Inscription. Corporal, U. S. Marine Corps - Vietnam War
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, 3rd Marine Air Wing, FMFPAC, RVN

After Boot Camp and AIT, Billy Joe completed initial aviation training at Naval Air Technical Training Command, NAS Memphis, TN followed by further CH-53 Helicopter training. During his first enlistment he also wrestled for the USMC Wrestling Team in 1968 at Quantico, VA; and, was selected "Marine of the Month" in 1969 and "Aircraft Maintenance Man of the Month." In combat he served as a CH-53 Helicopter Mechanic, Door Gunner, & Crew Chief. Billy Joe also completed the SNCO Leadership and Drill Instructor Schools.

Enlisted 30 January 1968 at Binghamton, NY - Honorably Discharged 27 June 1973 at Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 42° 18.604′ N, 75° 24.256′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Memorial is at the intersection of River Street and New York State Route 8, on the left when traveling east on River Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Lewis "Dick" Barnes (here, next to this marker); Paul Edward Clune (here, next to this marker);

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Erin Michael Hodges (here, next to this marker); Richard W. "Rick" Halbert (here, next to this marker); The Abbot Family (here, next to this marker); Donald Andre "Andy" Ouimet (here, next to this marker); Robert Palmer Adee (here, next to this marker); Christen McIntyre Doucet (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

2. Willard J. "Billy Joe" Decker Marker

Memorial Wall 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

3. Memorial Wall 2

Sidney Veterans Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 7, 2023

4. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.