Dale F. Spencer, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Clymer, N.Y., died on Jan. 2, 2016, in California.
He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Grover, Pa., son of the late Francis and Rita Flemming Spencer.
Dale joined the United States Air Force in November of 1943. He was a fighter pilot with the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348 Fighter Group and 5th Air Force. He served his country during World War II, in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Air Offensive in Japan and Europe.
He was recognized as a Double Ace and received several decorations including Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters.
Dale was honored by the Blue Angels and Texas Flying Legends as they both flew his ashes at the L.A. County Air Show this past March.
Dale is survived by two daughters, Gail Clark and Robin Lasko; and a son, Richard Spencer.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, David, Michelle, Michael, Jennifer, Richard Jr., Beau and Casey.
Dale was laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Pa., with his wife, B. Arlene R. Spencer, who preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2002.
DSC Citation Synopsis
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Dale Francis Spencer (ASN: 0-758874), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 376th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 29 May 1944, in the European Theater of Action. On this date Second Lieutenant Spencer shot down four enemy aircraft in a single mission. Second Lieutenant Spencer's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Grover, Pa., son of the late Francis and Rita Flemming Spencer.
Dale joined the United States Air Force in November of 1943. He was a fighter pilot with the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348 Fighter Group and 5th Air Force. He served his country during World War II, in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Air Offensive in Japan and Europe.
He was recognized as a Double Ace and received several decorations including Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters.
Dale was honored by the Blue Angels and Texas Flying Legends as they both flew his ashes at the L.A. County Air Show this past March.
Dale is survived by two daughters, Gail Clark and Robin Lasko; and a son, Richard Spencer.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, David, Michelle, Michael, Jennifer, Richard Jr., Beau and Casey.
Dale was laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Pa., with his wife, B. Arlene R. Spencer, who preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2002.
DSC Citation Synopsis
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Dale Francis Spencer (ASN: 0-758874), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 376th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 29 May 1944, in the European Theater of Action. On this date Second Lieutenant Spencer shot down four enemy aircraft in a single mission. Second Lieutenant Spencer's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
Dale F. Spencer, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Clymer, N.Y., died on Jan. 2, 2016, in California.
He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Grover, Pa., son of the late Francis and Rita Flemming Spencer.
Dale joined the United States Air Force in November of 1943. He was a fighter pilot with the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348 Fighter Group and 5th Air Force. He served his country during World War II, in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Air Offensive in Japan and Europe.
He was recognized as a Double Ace and received several decorations including Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters.
Dale was honored by the Blue Angels and Texas Flying Legends as they both flew his ashes at the L.A. County Air Show this past March.
Dale is survived by two daughters, Gail Clark and Robin Lasko; and a son, Richard Spencer.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, David, Michelle, Michael, Jennifer, Richard Jr., Beau and Casey.
Dale was laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Pa., with his wife, B. Arlene R. Spencer, who preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2002.
DSC Citation Synopsis
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Dale Francis Spencer (ASN: 0-758874), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 376th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 29 May 1944, in the European Theater of Action. On this date Second Lieutenant Spencer shot down four enemy aircraft in a single mission. Second Lieutenant Spencer's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
He was born Dec. 18, 1922, in Grover, Pa., son of the late Francis and Rita Flemming Spencer.
Dale joined the United States Air Force in November of 1943. He was a fighter pilot with the 341st Fighter Squadron, 348 Fighter Group and 5th Air Force. He served his country during World War II, in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Air Offensive in Japan and Europe.
He was recognized as a Double Ace and received several decorations including Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters and Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters.
Dale was honored by the Blue Angels and Texas Flying Legends as they both flew his ashes at the L.A. County Air Show this past March.
Dale is survived by two daughters, Gail Clark and Robin Lasko; and a son, Richard Spencer.
Also surviving are seven grandchildren, David, Michelle, Michael, Jennifer, Richard Jr., Beau and Casey.
Dale was laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Pa., with his wife, B. Arlene R. Spencer, who preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2002.
DSC Citation Synopsis
Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Dale Francis Spencer (ASN: 0-758874), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 376th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 29 May 1944, in the European Theater of Action. On this date Second Lieutenant Spencer shot down four enemy aircraft in a single mission. Second Lieutenant Spencer's unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)
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