AMERICAN NAVAL AWARD
ADMIRAL DECKER’S CONTENTIONS. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY. (Australian and N.Z. Cable'Assn.) Received January 3, 8.25 p.m. ■WASHINGTON, December 81. Mr J. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, disclosed that Admiral Decker, who refused a Naval Cross on the ground that he was inadequately rewarded for his services in keeping Spain out of the war, was dismissed from his Madrid post in consequence of the American Ambassador’s representations. Mr Daniels alleged that Admiral Decker thought himself the real Ambassador, and acted accordingly.
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Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14254, 3 January 1920, Page 5
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