Decius Wadsworth | |
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 Colonel Decius Wadsworth | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1794 - 1821 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Commands | 1st Chief of Ordnance (1812–1821) |
Decius Wadsworth (January 2, 1768 – November 8, 1821) was a Colonel in the U.S. Army before and during the War of 1812. He graduated from Yale College in 1785 with Honors. He was a renowned military organizer, engineer and inventor. In 1812, he was selected to be the 1st Chief of Ordnance for the new United States Army Ordnance Department.