Background
Decker, Oscar Conrad was born on October 10, 1924 in Moorefield, Nebraska, United States. Son of Oscar Conrad and June L. (Brunner) Decker.
Decker, Oscar Conrad was born on October 10, 1924 in Moorefield, Nebraska, United States. Son of Oscar Conrad and June L. (Brunner) Decker.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, U. Nebraska, 1951; Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1969; student, Command and General Staff College, 1959-1960; student, Armed Forces Staff College, 1964; student, Navy War College, 1968-1969; Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Michigan Technological U., 1983.
Served as enlisted man, United States Army, 1943-1946; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1951; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1976; member of staff Department Army, Pentagon, Washington, 1964-1967; commander battalion, Vietnam, 1967; executive to, Assistant Secretary of Army for installations and logistics, Pentagon, 1972-1973; project manager, United States Army Tank Automotive Command, Warren, Michigan, 1969-1972; director procurement and production, United States Army Tank Automotive Command, 1973-1975; deputy commanding general, United States Army Tank Automotive Command, 1975-1976; commanding general, United States Army Tank Automotive Command, 1976-1983; retired, 1983.
Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Association United States Army, United States Armor Association, National Defense Industrial Association.
Married Ella Mae Tillson, November 8, 1944. Children: Kathleen, Linda, David.