Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William "Bill" Leopold DeCocker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
1. William "Bill" Leopold DeCocker Marker
5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Division, 8th Army.
Initially a machine gunner upon arrival at the front as a replacement, Bill (left of 105 in picture) was assigned to "B" Battery, 565th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer) which had been decimated in earlier fighting. He served as a crew member, as well as, a machine gunner when needed. Recognized and promoted for his expertise and leadership, he served both as a squad leader and later as section chief.
Inducted 30 October 1950, Binghamton, NY - Honorably Discharged 4 August 1952. The Artillery Center, FL. Sill, OK
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean.
Location. 42° 18.598′ N, 75° 24.258′ W. Memorial is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 113 River Street, Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ronald S. "Ron" Rossini (here, next to this marker); Ralph Harold "Butler" Simmons (here, next to this marker); Richard Ralph Riesen (here, next to this marker); James Morrill "Jim" Maclachlan
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Photographed by Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
2. William "Bill" Leopold DeCocker Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
3. Memorial Wall 3
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 7, 2023
4. Sidney Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
