Dechert, Robert, 1895-1975.

Robert Dechert, lawyer, educator, civic leader, and Trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. Dechert received his A.B., 1916; LL. B., 1921; and LL. D., 1958 from the University of Pennsylvania; taught part-time for the University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1923-1942; founded the law firms of Hepburn, Dechert, and Norris, 1921-1927 and Dechert, Price, and Rhoads, 1930-1956; acted as legal counsel for the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, 1927-1956 and for the United States Department of Defense, 1957-1959; was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for action at Le Chermel, France during World War I; and served as a Trustee for the University of Pennsylvania, the Lawrenceville School, the Philadelphia Y.M.C.A., and the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Henry Taylor Dechert, lawyer, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, A.B., 1879; A.M., 1882; and LL. B., 1881. Henry Taylor Dechert founded the law firm Potter, Dechert, and Norris. He was a Colonel in the Pennsylvania National Guard, 1898-1904. He was the father of Robert Dechert.

Henry Martyn Dechert, lawyer, organized the West Philadelphia Home Guard during the Civil War. He was the grandfather of Robert Dechert.

Robert Porter Dechert, lawyer and Civil War soldier, served with the 29th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers which was involved in campaigns in Georgia. He was involved in local politics and held the office of City Controller of Philadelphia.