Zelmah Q. Dekle

Zelmah Quinin Dekle (3 October 1920 in Falls County, Texas - 24 November 2000 in Bell County, Texas) was a American Technician Fourth Grade in the United States Army during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star for his actions during World War II.

Biography
Zelmah was born on 3 October 1920 in Falls County, Texas. His parents were J. V. and Johnnie Dekle. By 1940, he and his family were living in Waco, Texas. Zelmah enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He earned the Silver Star for his actions during the war. After the war he resided in Bell County, Texas where he died on 24 November 2000.

Awards & Decorations

 * Silver Star Medal as Technician Fourth Grade in the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division