The USS Decker (DE-47) was an Evarts-class destroyer escort launched as BDE-47 on July 24, 1942. It was commissioned instead as USS Decker on March 4, 1943, under Lt. Comdr. A. B. Adams’ command as DE-47 and served in the U.S. Navy for two years until it was decommissioned on August 28, 1945. During its activities, the ship carried a complement of 198 people on board and had its main missions in Newport, Galveston, Norfolk, Casablanca, Bizerte, Oran, Palermo, and Charleston. For the services brought to the country during World War II, the USS Decker received 3 medals and one service star. The symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses take decades to manifest themselves, and it’s often too late for treatment by the time they arise. The contamination occurs when people inhale asbestos particle fibers. The symptoms of asbestos-related illnesses take decades to manifest, and it's often too late for treatment by the time they arise. The contamination occurs when people inhale asbestos fibers. The fibers accumulate with repeated or prolonged exposure, eventually causing cellular changes that can lead to cancer. Discuss your work history with your doctor if you helped build, repair, or served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Decker (DE-47).
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